Getting in the Groove

Hey gurus!

Traveling is a great thing, as you probably have decided from reading my blog this far. However, the exhilarating experience can make it hard to get back in to the swing of things after returning home. It can be easy to lose focus during school or work and find yourself on the exotic beach you spent the last week tanning on. You can even become depressed and look at your life as a boring cycle after renewing your sense of living. With these tips, I hope you can find the transition back into the real world much easier after your traveling adventure.

1.)  Consciously make an effort to focus on the positives - It can be easy to lament on your trip and focus on the negatives. The fact that it wasn’t everything you hoped for, it was way shorter than you expected and you’re already back in your crammed office can make the return home that much harder. Instead, combat every negative thought that pops up with a positive counter argument. You didn’t have the chance to do all the activities you wanted to? Try and remember the fun things you did get to do and focus your energy on those moments. Feel depressed that it’s over? Be thankful that you got the chance to have such an amazing time in the first place be happy that you got to experience something a lot of other people don’t have the opportunity to. Sad to be home? Enjoy the luxuries that come with being able to stay in your own home and follow your own schedule and desires and come to terms with the fact that all things come to an end at one point or another

2.)  Explore fun options at home – Coming home from a whirlwind of fun and new experiences can make it hard for even the most positive person to not compare their time there versus now at home. Instead of succumbing to the negative feelings you’re feeling, find new things to keep you occupied. Find a new sport or activity that you enjoy doing and will keep you happy and busy. Not only will you be able to find a new long-term hobby, but doing something in your spare hours will keep you from finding time to think about how much you miss the trip.

3.)  Keep looking forward – If you’ve traveled once, chances are you’ll be doing it again. Rather than keeping your mind on your past trip, make an effort to plan for a new adventure. Whether it is somewhere vastly different from where you’ve been or an exact replica of your past trip, you’ll have something to look forward to. Through this, you’ll hopefully be able to keep your mind on something positive and have the chance to make amazing new memories.

Thanks for reading and hope this helped!

Taz