I am currently writing this from my cruise ship that's docked in Progresso, Mexico. I'm on a 6 day cruise and honestly it's the greatest thing I've done in a very long time. If you know me, you know that I like to work and stay busy. I'm constantly doing something - I can never sit still. Being on this cruise has almost forced me to relax.

I just spent the last 10 weeks working 24/7 at a summer camp and before that I was in school and working close to 20 hours per week. Basically, this is the first time I've stopped, spent time with my family and enjoyed myself. Here are a few reasons why you need to take that vacation and relax.

1. It's the only time you can fully relax.

Besides today, I haven't had any service or wifi so my phone has stayed off and in my room for the past 4 days. You'd think I'd miss it, but honestly, it's been so wonderful not constantly checking it and looking at social media. I'm completely cut off from the outside world so it gives me a chance to sit back, relax, and focus on everything around me and enjoy it.

2. Food.

Specifically on my cruise, they have food all the time. They have pizza and ice cream 24/7 and I am definitely taking advantage of that. But aside from a cruise, when you take a vacation to a different place they have foods specific to their culture that you would never have been able to try if you hadn't taken a trip there.

3. The people are so diverse.

I've met a bunch of different people from all over the place on this cruise. Most of the people on this cruise are from Texas and Oklahoma, but I've met some people from different states and even different countries. There is no limit to the type of person you'll meet on vacation and the possibilities are endless when you travel somewhere else.

4. You get to travel to a different place.

I love traveling. I don't get to do it a lot but I love to travel. I love seeing different places and people and cultures. Plus, when you go on vacations, you get to choose your destination. You have the ability to go wherever you want to go (obviously within reason) and experience that place.

5. You get a break from the people in your life.

This can be a good part of vacation or a bad part, but overall I think it's a good thing. Sometimes you just need a break from everyone and everything in your life. Going to a different state or country will definitely give you that space. While you can stay in contact with them through the internet and social media, it's a good thing to take step back and get time for yourself.