Taking a nice vacation out of town or out of the country is what most dream of. But traveling can become stressful for some and ignite the anxiety that limits them from enjoying a vacation. The entire process can be overwhelming, from planning and packing to landing and participating in activities. Many people travel to relieve stress while others travel and gain stress. There are many things that cause this stress like financial issues, packing, and issues that may arise between travel partners.
It’s nice to travel and vacation as an escape, but it will not solve your problems. Many people have a misconception of vacation time and some people end up being unhappy with their trip because of this. Planning, in general, is a stressor that can be relieved easily by working with a travel professional to come up with the best options for you. You could also work with your travel partners and split up the itinerary so one person isn’t responsible for planning an entire trip.
It may become overwhelming and you may feel unprepared when it gets closer to the time of travel. Plan well ahead and be organized with your plans, especially if vacationing in a foreign place. Traveling across the country adds a different level of anxiety. Going to a place you’ve never been, where everything is different than what you know, even the people is a rewarding yet stress-filled experience. Find things to do to relax your mind and body is important to enjoying your overall vacation.
1. Call a relative or friend
If you have spare time or just need a second to ground yourself, pick up the phone and chit chat with a friend or family member. They will be happy to hear from you and it will make you feel better to hear a familiar voice. Have a conversation about how your feeling or don’t talk about feelings at all. Talking to someone you know relieves stress by reminding you there are people out there that love and care for you.
Your emotional well-being is important in enjoying vacation anywhere. The idea of a vacation is a stress-free time away from regular mundane life. While some people travel frequently, its good to get out of town, state or country at least once a year.
2. Meditate
Meditation is good to relieve any anxiety or stress that resulted from whatever circumstance. It is very effective in relaxing the mind and body, whether you do it on a daily basis or it’s your first time. It can be difficult to get your mind to relax but breathing properly is where you should put your focus to be successful. In a foreign country, there are so many things going on that will have your mind racing. It’s crucial to relax to be able to take everything in.
Meditation will add purpose to your travels as you will become more present in your explorations and activities. It’s easy to do when traveling because there’s no need to be rushed when taking a moment to close your eyes and relax. Any moment you get of free time, take a few minutes to meditate and it will make your day better and your mind relaxed.
3. Watch TV
Take a full day or some hours out of your day and kick your feet up and wind down to some TV. It will be interesting to watch what TV is like in a foreign country and you may learn a lot about the culture you’ve submerged in.
Many people will look down on this and think you’re watching TV when you could be out exploring and doing something. But sometimes it’s nice to wind down and not do anything to really embrace where you are and be thankful for what you’ve got the chance to do. This time can be used to recharge your social batteries so you can go back out and be fully attentive during your activities.
If you can’t seem to enjoy foreign TV, you can use Fire TV stick or Roku to watch the things you want and love. These devices can be plugged up to any television and used anywhere in the world when a VPN is installed.
4. Exercise
Most people will not exercise while on vacation and believe that vacations are solely for relaxation. Though many don’t think exercise can be relaxing, its benefits happen afterward. When you’re feeling anxious or stressed you can use exercise to balance your mind and body energy to create relaxation afterward. Exercising to relax can become a daily thing and there are many workouts that can be done specifically for this.
- Yoga
- Aerobics
- Breathing
- Pilates
- Running
- Biking
- Dancing
Exercising for at least 15 minutes can change how you feel throughout the entire day. It pumps your endorphins which makes you feel good and improves our attitude. A great attitude and mood while on vacation is key to enjoying every aspect of it. A little exercise goes a long way, especially when you’re feeling stressed or anxious.
