Tuesday I took a ski trip to Hunter Mountain with a few
friends and it was amazing! I returned home feeling exhausted but still
ridiculously overjoyed; the scenery was beautiful, the air the cleanest and
clearest I’ve ever breathed, the skiing exhilarating and challenging. Needless
to say it was an experience I will not soon forget and that I hope to have
again in the future. The whole trip was revitalizing to me and I woke up the
next day with a new sense of optimism, though I had been dreading the next few
weeks just days before. This led me to start thinking about how much breaks
from the daily struggle can really pay off in the long run; life is so very
stressful now-a-days and the constant tension in our everyday environment
starts to take a toll on even the happiest, most optimistic people which is why
the occasional change or relaxation is so important and effective. Having something
to look forward to can push a person to do even better in the present and
actually doing something one enjoys can exponentially increase one’s quality of
life. This break can be anything from a quick cheat on a diet to a month long
vacation cruise in the Caribbean. In any case, “travel is a great way to escape
the stresses and commitments of everyday life”(
https://psychcentral.com/blog/how-travel-can-benefit-our-mental-health/). So do
yourself a favor and plan a get-a-way, spa day, cheat meal or anything else
that you like and just appreciate it, you’ll thank yourself. Relax and enjoy
the journey!
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