These seven tips can help calm travel anxiety.
Travel is a gift.
It can also leave us rather frazzled with anxiety.
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Things that happen while youre traveling can also have huge impacts on your day or life.
Here are seven travel anxiety tips to help ease stress on your next trip.
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Pack an item that brings you joy.
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Think of a few things to bring with you to make it a joyful or calming experience.
This is different for everyone, Vasan shared.
For a dedicated yogi, it might bea travel yoga matthat allows them to practice wherever they want.
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Channel nervous energy.
Feeling out of control?
Find something to distract you specifically, something to distract your hands.
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Plan your meals.
Vasan said you shouldnt leave anything up to chance, including your meals.
Food can be a stressor for a variety of reasons.
Maybe youre hungry in transit.
Or maybe you dont see any food options you like, Vasan said.
Think ahead about what you want to be eating and plan accordingly.
Maybe that means packing food for the trip.
Or if youre planning to eat out, think ahead to what you might find satisfying.
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Give yourself extra time.
The last thing you want to do is pile on more stress by being late.
So, Vasan said, its good to pad in extra time while in transit.
The travel experience has become much more stressful lately, especially airline travel.
Give yourself extra time to plan ahead for any delays or things that might unexpectedly happen.
Having the extra buffer time will make your travel feel much less stressful, Vasan said.
Try calming breathing techniques.
What is one thing you’re able to do anywhere, at any time?
Take a deep breath.
Deep breathing, mindfulness, and meditation are absolutely fantastic, Vasan said.
I like diaphragmatic breathing to ease anxiety and stress.
Move your body.
Another way to get your body prepared for stress-free travel is to move a little.
Physical movement is incredibly helpful in reducing stress.
Adding just five minutes here and there can be really helpful, Vasan shared.
Movements can be a game-changer.
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Have a backup plan.
Contingency planning ahead of time can be helpful when it comes to work and family responsibilities, Vasan added.
Having a crisis plan in place can decrease anxiety because you already know what youre going to do.
