Giving yourself a break is often cited as one of the best ways you can tackle stress. Taking a break from your usual routine can help you feel refreshed and recharged. Even a change of scenery on a short weekend break can help.
Do relaxing things whilst you are there.
Think about what relaxes you most. It could be a reading good book on a poolside lounger. A gentle stroll around the old town. Watching the sun set over the sea from your balcony. Whatever relaxes you, focus on doing it whist you are on holiday.
One to book – a relaxing beach break in Halkidiki in Greece
Re-connect with your loved ones
Re-connecting with your loved ones and being around people is wonderfully relaxing. Talking things through and doing things together which make you laugh are excellent stress relievers. Remember the old adage – ‘laughter is the best medicine’.
One to book – a family trip to a lodge with hot tub in North Devon
Find some me time
Conversely, some time alone can help you refocus your thoughts too. Solo travel has experienced huge demand in recent years. A good way to solo travel is to join a small group tour, that way you are never alone exploring. There’s safety in numbers after all. Even on a family holiday, something as simple as taking an hour out for a stroll or a massage can reset your thoughts.
One to book – A solo small group tour of India’s Golden Triangle
Get active on your holiday
Wellbeing is huge travel trend right now. From yoga retreats to walking holidays and cycling tours, there is an add on wellbeing package for everyone. Simply getting some fresh air on a day walk or a dip in the pool can energise and help you feel less stressed.
One to book – A walking holiday on the island of Madeira
Eat well on holiday
Travelling to a new destination brings some fantastic opportunities to sample the local cuisine. Think about all the locally sourced fresh ingredients. Eating well can help improve overall wellbeing and mood.
One to book – A foodie adventure tour in Italy
Helping others
Helping others can help put your own problems into perspective and gives a wonderful sense of purpose too. One of most responsible ways to help others on your holiday is homestay. You stay with a family or community and directly help them through purchasing local goods and sharing insights into each other’s cultures. Even if you cannot commit your whole holiday to helping others, set aside one day of your holiday to give simple random acts of kindness to other people.
One to book – A homestay in a farming village in Nepal
But not all stress is bad
Eustress, that is good stress, is the feeling of euphoria, excitement, satisfaction and wellbeing. We don’t think it gets enough coverage! So it is time to raise awareness of it.
Travel experiences are perfect for stimulating the good stress. From bungee jumping, to hiking exhilarating mountain trails. From white water rafting to riding roller coasters, there is plenty to get the positive stressors pumping on your travels.
One to book – Flamingoland in North Yorkshire has a new ten inversion roller coaster opening in 2020
Getting help with stress
Whilst a holiday is a great way to tackle stress, we always recommend you seek help and advice to ensure that your stress is managed and treated in the appropriate manner.
Booking a holiday is just one way to help manage stress. Be kinder to yourself and treat yourself to a holiday. It will give you something to look forward to!
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