This is the biggest mistake people make when taking PTO

Call it a ‘slowcation,’ or a buffer against burnout. This is how to take a vacation that leaves you actually feeling refreshed.

Americans are notoriously bad at taking PTO. Like, shockingly bad. In fact, according to one survey, only 26% of workers used all their paid time off (PTO). And according to another, 47% of people feel guilty if they don’t work while on vacation. Over the years, we’ve published dozens of stories about the importance of taking PTO and unplugging on vacation.