The benefits of vacations, according to a psychologist: "You can maintain them with sports and a social life."

Alessandra Ruberto, president of the Molise Order of Psychologists, told Adnkronos Salute: "Returning to normal life gradually and harmoniously."

"Practice sports, cultivate hobbies, and spend at least two hours a day with friends and the people who make us feel good. Therefore, don't give up time for yourself and return to your normal life gradually and harmoniously . This way, the benefits of the holiday will last a long time." Alessandra Ruberto, president of the Molise Order of Psychologists and treasurer of the CNOP, the National Council of the Order of Psychologists, told Adnkronos Salute .

"Vacation is a suspended time during which we put duties, work, commitments, and habits on hold," explains Ruberto. "People who manage to return to this suspended time in a more virtuous manner will retain the benefits of their vacation for longer. If, on the other hand, once the holidays are over, you tackle 'everything at once,' you'll experience anxiety and a low mood." Hence the number one rule, according to Ruberto: "Never go from empty time to 'overbooking.' How? By exercising, cultivating hobbies—where possible, compatible with work—and managing personal relationships."

But what is the profile of the Italian who risks wasting the benefits of a period of relaxation? "Certainly those with psychological vulnerabilities, those who throw themselves headlong into work without safeguarding their private life and maintaining so-called 'eustresses,' the good stresses," he concludes.