Nola, who threw two innings in a simulated game Saturday at Coors Field, believes the benefits will be more physical than mental.
"I don't really think it's a mental break," he said. "Mentally, I feel fine. I feel like the past month I struggled. The ball was up. My command wasn't where it should be. I wasn't getting ahead of guys, and they make you pay for it. I think that's main part.
"My body is going to be a lot healthier. My arm is going to be a lot healthier. I feel great."
Nola, 23, had been a legitimate candidate to make the National League All-Star team before he went 0-4 with a 13.