a gap year creates time to focus, concentrate and redirect ourselfs om the right things to do so we dont get lost in the journey of life.

To some people, they may say that within that year, they did not learn anything, but the truth is that at least their minds are in the right direction, and they are focused on themselves and not lost in thoughts

A gap year is not just about taking time off work or school, to me I see it as a time to heal and regain focus on ourselves on what to do in life. It's about taking time to heal and gain full focus in life on what to do next

Don't let me copy all your writeups to quote. Like you said it all and it's now sure that I'm not the only one thinking in this direction.
When one experience or taste mental stress then one would know that even without any toxicity at work, you will give yourself a break at least for your mental stability