With summer officially here and thriving, a lot of people will pack up their belongings and travel somewhere during the warm months. Instead of it being a stressful chaotic vacation where plans always seem to fall apart, try making the most of your time away from home by keeping your cool. If you have trouble trying to stay calm and collected during times of change and stress, think about some of these before you jet-set off to somewhere fantastic.
Be a Planner
Try to plan out as much as you can to have a smooth trip no matter where you go. If you are traveling using transportation, make sure you have all plane arrangements thought out, cars all prepped for the trip and roadmaps all mapped out. Don’t leave these details to the last minute. Most anxiety is felt because the person was not prepared and waited until the last minute to take care of business. Start weeks in advance having a plan of action for each day. The most important part of this is to plan for everything but also to expect everything to go off the rails at the same time. Be okay when plans don’t work out and take on contingency plans as part of the adventure. Allow the journey to be just as fun as the destination.
Staying Calm and Collected
Things can get chaotic and messy when traveling. It’s important to stay calm and enjoy the vacation. Bring things that relax you – whether it’s a yoga mat for some meditation, a gravity blanket to calm anxiety, or your favorite snack. Be aware that you will probably have to utilize these calming elements at some point during your trip. The important thing is you thought enough ahead to bring them.
Don’t Get Hangry
Make sure you plan and pack enough snacks and hydration. Nothing is as bad as being hangry and tired. You won’t be able to make sound decisions which leads to more stress and unnecessary anger. You want to enjoy your vacation as much as you can and every moment is precious. Plan for lots of snacks and drinks and you can’t go wrong.
Staying Cool – Literally
During the summer months the temperatures rise, and it can get unbearably hot. Think about ways to keep yourself cool during travel and when you arrive to your destination. Personal cooling fans are a great accessory to throw into your bag on the go. You will be so happy you have a little extra breeze when you need it most. A lot of people love cooling towels to place on your neck. If you like technology, the company Embr Labs has a device that looks like a watch that will cool you down instantly. You will be prepared for anything, even if, God forbid, the A/C goes out. Don’t let the summer heat get to you.
Getting the most out of your vacation starts with the right mindset. Use some of these tips and tricks to keep your cool and enjoy every second of your time away from home.