Travel
Get Out There and Explore!
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ummer is here and with the warm weather, it is nice to get some vacation time in.
If traveling is in your plans, here are a few tips that will help you stay healthy and
stress free.
Preparation is Key
I always start
packing one week
ahead, no matter
how small the trip is.
I leave the suitcase
open in my guest
room and that way,
when something
pops into my head,
I can make sure I
pack it. I do not like
Planes
the stress of last-
minute packing; I like to travel
light. The advantage of getting
away is that nobody knows you,
so you can wear the same pair
of shorts and no one cares, but
then again, who am I kidding I do
the same thing at home.
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If you are trapped on an airplane with sick
people, you are more likely to fall ill. It is
important to take vitamin C to boost your
immune system.
Sunblock
Make sure you apply every two hours,
not just in the morning, to prevent sun
damage. If I could turn back time, I would
have been more diligent about applying
sunblock.
Exercise and Eat Healthy
Jet Lag
Flying somewhere can make you
feel groggy and a little off. If
you travel overseas, it really
affects your internal clock.
However, there are ways to
manage it so that it does not
interfere with your life. Stay
hydrated, eat a healthy diet
and try adjusting to the time
zone right away. You can do
this by avoiding the urge to
sleep during the day and by
taking a brisk walk as soon as
you get to the hotel.
Vitamin C
Trains
Vacation should be enjoyed,
but it should not be a free
pass to sabotage your
routine. No matter where
you go in the world, you
can always find healthy food
options and put in the time
to move around. Even if you
have 10 minutes a day to
devote to exercise, do it. You
will feel better immediately
and more energized. And
lastly, make sure you indulge
in moderation.
Lower Expectations
Automobiles
Trying to keep everyone happy
can get stressful. Make sure you
lower expectations and just hope
for the best. When travelling with
my family, I always make sure it is
all about them and keeping them
happy. Keep the focus on your
loved ones, instead of just what
you want to do, and everything will
run a lot more smoothly.
Hopefully now you will be set to
have the best possible vacation and make memories
that will last a lifetime.