Can a break leave us feeling tired? Almost half of Brits feel they need another holiday immediately after returning home, survey reveals

A well-earned holiday is supposed to relieve the stresses of everyday life.

But the pressure of making a getaway ‘perfect’ leaves nearly half of Britons feeling like they need another break immediately after their return.

A survey of 2,000 people found 45 percent got home feeling as drained as when they left.

And more than half said they feel pressure to ensure ‘everything is perfect’ while they are away.

The poll also found one in ten struggle to sleep while they’re away – contributing to their failure to feel recuperated after a break.

In a survey by Muji, 45 percent of people got home feeling as drained as when they left

According to the survey, more than half of people said they feel pressure to ensure ‘everything is perfect’ while they are away

The main reasons for struggling to get some shut eye are the temperature of the room (51 percent), the noise level (48 percent) and having an uncomfortable bed (40 percent).

While the lead up is an exciting time for some, as they count down the days till departure, a quarter (26 percent) feel anxious about getting a good night’s sleep whilst away.

Masato Arai, director at households chain store Muji, which commissioned the survey, said: ‘It’s important to get prepared before we jet off on our holidays, once you have picked your destination it’s time to select the right products to create a perfect holiday – assessing the climate and environment of our location should be as automatic as readying Euros for a European city break.

‘A perfect holiday is made up of lots of different factors that all go into the mix, resulting in fantastic memories – but these can only be created if we prioritise rest and choose the correct destination for a good night’s sleep.’

This research is part of MUJI’s new holiday destination picker, launched in a bid to alleviate some of the stress of selecting a travel location.

Dr Neil Stanley, sleep expert and former chairman of the British Sleep Society, said: ‘It’s extremely important to prioritise full rest and maximise good sleep in order to avoid burnout and maintain wellbeing throughout the rest of the year.’