At the start of each new year, it comes as no surprise that many resolve to travel. They have a deep urge to do something different than the mundane routines of years past. They desire to see the world, immerse themselves in a new culture or have off-the-beaten-path adventures. But sadly, many do not follow through with their resolution to the extent that they would like to. It may be due to their busy schedules, lack of funds, or low motivation to plan and organize a trip.

However, travel is one resolution everyone should have and make a commitment to see it through because it can literally benefit you in all areas of your life. Here’s why:

1. Self-Care: Do something for you. Traveling is an act of self-care. It simply makes you feel happier. You get away from the hustle and bustle of the daily grind and you get the chance to hit the recharge button.

2. Gratitude and Understanding: Travel broadens your perspective of the world. It opens your heart and mind. It makes you grateful for the opportunity to experience new things and meet new people, but it also makes you grateful for what you have back home.

3. Career: Travel can inspire you even in business. Ideas start to pop into your head as you look around and engage with your new surroundings. Not to mention, new concepts and branding are found everywhere. Your creativity is at an all-time high when traveling. So jetting off can most definitely have a profound impact on your career.

4. Health: You notice different eating and exercise habits of others while traveling. For instance, you may notice how much more mindful people are of their health and it inspires you to want to be healthier too. You might even go home and decide to apply those same healthy practices to your lifestyle and reap the wonderful benefits for yourself.

5. Growth: Traveling can make you grow in many areas. For instance, you’ll probably challenge yourself while traveling. You’ll break out of your comfort zone and try new things which will make you feel proud. You’ll learn new things and broaden your understanding. You may even develop new curiosities and interests which can make you feel expansive and free.

6. Fulfillment: Traveling will make you feel more fulfilled because you’ll feel like you’ve achieved something you’ve always wanted to do. You’ll feel thankful that you said yes to you and your desires instead of postponing them for a later time.

7. Love: While traveling, you may develop more love. Love for yourself and love for others. For example, you may make a few new self-discoveries along the way… you know those ‘Ah-Ha’ moments. You might become more self-accepting, treating yourself with the same kindness you show others. Perhaps you make deeper connections with those you travel with or even meet a few new friends that you’ll keep in touch with for years to come.

8. Passion and Productivity: Traveling can give you a renewed sense of passion. You may return home and try to infuse that same passion into your daily endeavors making you become more productive in all areas of your life.

So, why not make travel your top New Year’s resolution and see where it takes you in 2017?

Happy New Year and cheers to the exciting new adventures that await you! Let your journey begin!

 

To Exciting Travels!

 

January 1, 2017