For most of the world’s population, it is summer. Summer is a common time to take a vacation or holiday. It is also a time when some of us look to the future and start planning our next step in life.

If you want to progress in your career or transfer over to a new career, it can be tempting to dive into online education during your summer break. But, before you do, think of the benefits of taking a complete break instead. If it’s a difficult, in-depth course, you might remain as stressed as if you were still at work. You may even find the course more difficult than if you took it during the working year, putting pressure on yourself to study during your recovery time.