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flag More Americans are taking extended work breaks for well-being, driven by employer support and a shift toward mental health and balance.

flag More Americans are taking extended breaks from work—such as mini-sabbaticals or adult gap years—to focus on well-being, with companies increasingly offering paid or unpaid leave to support retention and reduce burnout. flag These pauses, ranging from travel to remote work or personal projects, reflect a cultural shift toward prioritizing mental health and work-life balance. flag Research by University of Washington’s Kira Schrabram and initiatives like the Sabbatical Project, founded by Harvard Business School’s DJ DiDonna, highlight the growing recognition of structured time off as key to long-term career sustainability and personal renewal.

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