Traveling for Our Mental Health
Posted: April 8, 2024
By: Alexia Cabreras, MS, LPC Associate
Supervised by Melissa Barton, MA, LPC-S
I think we can all agree if we had all sorts of money, traveling would be on many of our bucket lists. If you have the opportunity to travel, do it! Here's why.
Many fail to realize that sometimes, being stuck in the same cycle can affect our mental health. As humans, we are meant to get out and explore and learn about the world around us. When we don't, we fall into a cycle in our lives where we become comfortable with not doing anything outside our personal norms.
What cycle, to be exact?
Well… we go through many cycles in our lives stemming from different things. Typically, our everyday cycle includes waking up, tending to our children or significant others (maybe even ourselves), having to work, and a few other tasks. Overall, it's pretty much continuous on a daily basis. Because of this, we tend to become numb to change because we feel comfortable with the things we do every day. Therefore, we don't always put in the work to see change take place.
Mental health and Traveling
When you travel, you are likely to experience lower levels of stress and anxiety. This is due to the fact that when we travel and do something new, we experience what is known as a "mental reset". We forget about the issues we may be facing, whether they come from our personal lives or work; we simply forget about our reality for a little.
On another note, if you are feeling lonely and struggling with a lack of relationships, traveling is a great way to get to know people. Taking the first steps toward making this happen is always the hardest part, but once you do, you never look back!
What cycle, to be exact?
Well… we go through many cycles in our lives stemming from different things. Typically, our everyday cycle includes waking up, tending to our children or significant others (maybe even ourselves), having to work, and a few other tasks. Overall, it's pretty much continuous on a daily basis. Because of this, we tend to become numb to change because we feel comfortable with the things we do every day. Therefore, we don't always put in the work to see change take place.
Why change is important
Traveling is more than just a momentary experience. It's something you get to live with for the rest of your life and reflect upon. The memories you make will never be left behind. In addition, the pictures you take will be the constant reminder of that moment. Las and the money will come back! Breaking your everyday cycle should come from change. Don't settle for getting comfortable with where you stand right now because change can lead to adventure and the best type of interpersonal learning. Traveling is just one of the more fulfilling ways of doing it; as we get older, we learn to appreciate the world around us through a different lens.Mental health and Traveling
When you travel, you are likely to experience lower levels of stress and anxiety. This is due to the fact that when we travel and do something new, we experience what is known as a "mental reset". We forget about the issues we may be facing, whether they come from our personal lives or work; we simply forget about our reality for a little.
On another note, if you are feeling lonely and struggling with a lack of relationships, traveling is a great way to get to know people. Taking the first steps toward making this happen is always the hardest part, but once you do, you never look back!
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