My planned breaks - 2026
- Rebecca Wilson Green
- Feb 12
- 2 min read
Updated: Feb 13
Aside from time off for occasional days off / Bank Holidays, or to attend training & development courses, I also have 4 or 5 planned rest breaks each year, where I intentionally step away from anything work-related.
This is an important part of my approach to my therapy practice, when I can take time out (and away from my computer) to recharge, slow down, and do something nourishing - like spending time with people, or connecting to nature.
I will usually be away from my emails during this time, so you won't get a speedy response.
Good contacts to have on hand in case you need them include:
Samaritans
call free on 116 123 (24 hrs) or visit
Mind (daytime)
Support line: 0300 102 1234 - open 9am to 6pm, Monday to Friday (except bank holidays).
SANEline (out of hours)
call 0300 304 7000 - 4pm to 10pm, open every day of the year
Mind also have some useful tips on creating a contact list, to use if a mental health crisis occurs:
Papyrus HOPELINE
for people aged 35 years & under, or anyone who is worried about a young person
call 0800 068 4141
or text 88247
Shout text line
Open 24 hrs
text the word Shout to 85258
Switchboard - LGBTQIA+ support
Open 10am-10pm
Tel: 0800 0119 100
International support
If you are outside of the UK, then you can search for local support in your own country using the Befrienders Worldwide website:
Spring break - April 2026
Out of Office:
Wednesday 1st April - Monday 6th April (6 days)
Returning to work:
Tuesday 7th April
Summer break - July 2026
Out of Office:
Friday 10th July - Saturday 18th July (9 days)
Returning to work:
Sunday 19th July
Autumn break - October 2026
Out of Office:
Monday 26th October - Sunday 1st November (7 days)
Returning to work:
Monday 2nd November
Winter break - December 2026
Out of Office:
Monday 21st December - Sunday 3rd January (14 days)
Returning to work:
Monday 4th January 2027
Thanks for reading - and don't forget the importance of rest!