It’s easy enough in life to get burntout. From a busy work life to a hectic social life, a lot is going on in your calendar, and that can often result in feeling stressed and exhausted. That’s why it’s important to move actively from a state of burnout to a more balanced and active lifestyle.
Often this shift can be achieved by traveling and traveling to places that bring comfort, are slower in pace, and focus on your health.
In this guide, we’ll look at travel habits that support an active lifestyle and how to achieve that for yourself this year.
Travel habit tips for balance and energy
There are some useful travel habits that you should be embracing in order to help achieve balance and energy.
First and foremost, embrace slow travel. Instead of rushing through multiple cities, think about staying longer in a few places to help reduce travel fatigue, minimize logistical stress, and allow for genuine immersion.
You should also look to establish small routines, bringing simple, consistent, and familiar habits from home. This could be your morning cup of tea, making time to do a bit of meditation or to have a morning stretch. It provides much more stability to your daily routine.
Try to dedicate some time every day to turn off your notifications and to avoid screen time in order to allow your brain to relax and reduce that mental fatigue and burnout that you would otherwise feel building up over time.
It’s important to set some boundaries and to communicate with work and family that you’re taking a break. Try to avoid performative travel where you’re documenting every moment for social media. Do it for your love and passion for enjoying your surroundings, if anything.
Don’t forget to take this time to prioritize sleep and to rest. This is a core component of your trip to recover from jet lag and the daily activities that come with an active lifestyle.
Habits to support an active lifestyle
To help support an active lifestyle, there are a few ways in which you could encourage this habit. These include:
Explore on foot
If you’re taking a trip in an RV to a popular RV site, then make sure you’re doing plenty of exploration on foot.
Active excursions
Focus on active and nature-based activities like biking, swimming or maybe even taking local dance classes?
Pack minimalist workout gear
It’s worthwhile bringing some versatile and compact items like a jump rope, a yoga mat or resistance bands so that you can stil retain some of your daily workout activities where applicable.
Leverage local amenities
Local amenities are also something to maximize whether that be getting familiar with the hotel gym, renting bikes or using a local pool to help keep your fitness routine going.
Utilize your travel time
Travel time is something you should be utilizing, so consider walking around airport terminals during your layovers and going out for a little stretch and walk when you’re on a break whilst exercising.
How to nourish your body and mind
Nourishing your body and mind is definitely something that’s important so it’s good to be aware of the tips and tricks to maximize that nourishment.
Balanced nutrition
It’s important to balance your nutrition by priortizing local, fresh and whole foods. When you’re on vacation, cook some meals where you’re staying to avoid having to always eat out. It saves money too!
Stay hydrated
Make sure to keep your body hydrated by carrying around with you a reusable water bottle to maintain energy levels but also to prevent dehydration.
Mindful eating
Savor your local cuisine but also aim for moderation in order to prevent feeling bloated or sluggish.
It’s important to wind down and enjoy a slower pace of life where you can and it can start with your travel habits.
