Pros and Cons of Taking Mental Health Days

Mental health days prevent burnout and restore wellbeing, but require navigating workplace expectations and the guilt of stepping away from work.

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Pros
  • Prevents burnout
  • Restores wellbeing
  • Boosts productivity
  • Models self-care
  • Reduces stress
Cons
  • Work piles up
  • Manager judgment
  • Guilt while away
  • Not always available
  • Can become avoidance

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