Wego, a travel search site in the Asia Pacific and Middle East today reveals insights into which days of the week Australian travellers do their travel planning.
“It seems Monday-itis is a human condition we all suffer from, and the most frequent day we search for flights,” said Dean Wicks, Chief Flights Officer for Wego. “Australian traveller’s thoughts turn to travel planning most often at the start of a brand new working week.”
Examining 12 months of search behaviour on Wego showed that Monday was the most common travel planning day in Australia.
“Monday was the most popular day to search for both airfares and hotels, and most people planned less than a week prior to intended travel dates”
Dean Wicks, Chief Flights Officer,Wego
Dr Adrian Wang, Consultant Psychiatrist at Singapore’s Gleneagles Medical Centre said – “Many people who are already stressed by work, experience a great deal of inertia – meaning they find it hard to get started – hence the reluctance to return to work on Monday.”
Wang says that we may begin feeling gloomy on Sunday evenings, which is why doctor’s offices can be so busy on Monday mornings.
“People with the slightest physical ailment will use it as an excuse to escape work and prolong their rest,” added Wang.
However research indicates that Mondayitis in some form physically exists and can be attributed to a number of factors.
“Taking frequent holidays can have definite mental health benefits, we all need a release valve for the pressure that builds up over time. Taking a break helps to recharge physically and emotionally, and can prevent the feeling of burnout that some feel after prolonged work.”
Dr Adrian Wang, Consultant Psychiatrist, Singapore’s Gleneagles Medical Centre
Wang suggests planning holidays ahead of time so you have something to look forward to, and break the routine work monotony which will have you happy about it being Monday, because it’s getting closer to your holiday.
“We all know that travel is good for the soul, but now you know it’s good for your overall health as well. Eat well, sleep well, travel more often, and kiss the Monday blues goodbye,” Wicks concluded.