Traveling gives us breathing space that is often lost in our usual day-to-day existence. Having a moment to take advantage of peace and quiet and to simply 'be' allows us to let go of stress and tension and just enjoy being in the moment -- a key focus of meditation and a practice you can take home with you.
If you're traveling with a partner, it's a chance to spend time with only each other for company, which is a thought that probably shouldn't fill you with dread. Whether it's learning a new skill such as cooking Thai food or learning a new language, travel presents ways in which we can further our knowledge and education.
Learning makes our brains more active, which psychologists have found increases our level of happiness - particularly when learning something we find enjoyable. Whilst it's a bit of myth that you need to be on a sun-lounger for twelve hours to feel the full effects of vitamin D 20 minutes of exposure to sunlight is enough , there's no doubt that in the same way that the cold and dark of winter makes us unhappy feeling the effects of seasonal affective disorder or SAD , sunshine and warmth generally put us in a much better mood.
A beach break is a great way to relax and enjoy the health benefits of a warm climate. Admittedly, this is more of a short-term boost, but a healthy glow makes everyone feels better and lasts for a few weeks after your trip is over.
You don't need to be a 'travel bore' to have a few interesting stories to tell. Traveling throws up a lot of bizarre, funny and sometimes serious situations that relating back to people will make you -- at least -- feel interesting.
Making someone laugh is an easy way to instantly bump up your self-esteem, so hold on to those embarrassing memories -- no matter how much they might make you cringe. For most people, travelling is about the new experiences. I will always remember that moment of awe when I stood watching the sunlight leak out over the rainforest around the ancient temple of Borobudur in Java at sunrise, the sky turned a striking shade of violet: it was one of the most beautiful sights I've ever seen.
Recalling memories of happiness can sustain a feeling of contentment long after the moment has passed, and new experiences are memories that can stick with you forever.
Aside from making you happier in the short-term, traveling can make you a much more contented, happy and relaxed person in the long run, too. Of course, most travel enthusiasts are constantly planning their next trip, but when we're at home or past a point of being able to jet off whenever we like, past travels leave us with the memories and personal skills - such as confidence, broad-mindedness, friends and a more worldly perspective -- that make people happy. And that's why travel makes you a happier person.
News U. And so now we are starting to see a boom in experiential travel that helps satisfy philanthropic urges and our sense of do-goodness with sustainable, eco-friendly travel products.
One of the central arguments for money not being able to buy happiness was the research that affluent countries such as the United States have not reported higher levels of happiness to match its growth in GDP.
But that makes sense if we are constantly adapting to our higher levels of happiness. Yet, it is this constant resetting of our internal happiness scale that's driving affluent travelers to seek more happiness and welfare-inducing experiences. If travel can save us, no doubt it can make us happy. Philosophers and scientists on whether travel makes us happy.
Stefan Klein , author of " The Science of Happiness". Does travel make you happy? I am most happy: "Wherever I feel connected to the history of humankind or of our planet. On Manhattan, where millions of immigrants made their first steps into a new life. And any place from where I get a glimpse of the peaks of the Alps, or even better, the Himalayas.
I am unhappy: "Wherever I encounter pointless human misery as in many deprived rural areas in Asia, or in slums. Professor A. The places that make me happy are great cities with vibrant culture, and beautiful countryside. Lu Ping , diplomat and writer. Most of the places I travel to make me very happy.
My eyes are refreshed and my spirit renewed by the scenery of places such as Angkor Wat. I was there 10 years ago and the entangled political situation with no easy solution was depressing. Tibet is another place I am obsessed with and, though I love the place, the circumstances of the people make my heart ache. I enjoy discovering new cultures and embracing the history of the country I'm in. So when we remember that trip to Thailand of that night in Berlin , we feel happy.
Travelling takes you away from your daily routine, from day to day stress and helps your brain to expand and get new ideas and inspiration. Clear your mind and be open to new opportunities. Outside of your comfort zone is where you learn the most about yourself.
We often feel much stronger and confident after returning home from a trip. It also makes you more flexible and adaptable to new things and experiences. After every trip we always have some stories to tell which are most likely much more entertaining than the ones from your everyday life. This will help you in your everyday life too.
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