Incorporating a short bout of play into your day — by doing any activity that is fun for you — is one kind of "mini-vacation" from the demands of your daily life. Taking a five-minute breather — five minutes to simply slow down and be aware of your breathing — is another type of mini-vacation that relaxes and refreshes you. Today, let's talk about real vacations — no "mini" involved!
What's your dream vacation? Lying on a tropical beach, sipping a piña colada? Relaxation is great, but that doesn't mean you have to loll about all week. When you're planning your next trip, look for ways to incorporate activity into your vacation. You're more likely to come home feeling refreshed if you include some physical activity during your trip.
In fact, active vacations are a growing trend. Some group tours offer hiking or biking; others allow you to kayak, raft, or trek. Taking time to explore a new park when traveling counts — even if you're not roughing it, nearly every city offers beautiful new vistas to explore. You'll be surprised at how much you can see and how much better being active will make you feel!
Instead of taking one two-week vacation each year, consider breaking up your vacation time into shorter trips. According to one survey, more than two-thirds of all Americans say they need only one to three days to feel restored and relaxed. The majority also say that seeing new places, being away from work, and doing new or different activities lead to a restful vacation, and more than half say that exercising gives them energy on vacation.
So, start thinking about how you can include activity in your next trip. You'll feel better, enjoy yourself more, and keep up your healthy habits on the road as well as at home!
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