The most meaningful quote from the article…
“Some are dedicating more time to loved ones and meaningful hobbies, which is where we find true happiness, according to Chamorro-Premuzic. But he said: "The reality is that most people struggle following this advice, at times because they don't believe it and at times because they are less interested in being happy than we think, and even than they say."
Studies show that the most happiness (and least stress) that the average American derives from a vacation is experienced in the week leading up to the time off. And by the end of the vacation, happiness and stress levels are back to “normal” work levels. Americans spend the time before the vacation thinking about how awesome their vacation will be, and spent their vacation thinking about all of the stuff they “should” be doing at work. Americans are hard-wired for work.