“Passion is energy. Feel the power that comes from focusing on what excites you” ~Oprah Winfrey
I sit here filled with absolute glee in anticipation of the next travel to come. My packing, and “to-do” lists are growing and being checked off. Our spare bedroom acts as a staging room, stacked with clothes and gear ready to be packed.
I have been saying to myself for the past month (even longer)
“this time next month we will be in…..”
“this time in two weeks we will be in…..”
NOW it is “this time next week we will be in…!!
Pre-Trip Happiness
This pre-trip happiness has actually been measured. Researchers have discovered that, in fact, planning and anticipating a vacation brings more HAPPINESS than the vacation itself, overall. In fact, if you are anything like me, simply researching your next adventure itself can truly give you the warm fuzzies and break a bad mood any day.
My task for you is to embrace all the warm fuzzies leading up to your next vacation, make sure to savour each moment while you are so lucky to be traveling. and certainly make sure to bring that happiness home. Through today’s technology, social media, easy photography, and writing, you can really make memories last forever, and relive them, when needed.
In Niagara, Canada, scarred from one of the craziest winter weeks just past, I broke my bitter winter mood today by opening up Spotify, to search for some Hawaiian music, it brings back so many warm and spirited memories. I then looked back at my photos, raised the corners of my mouth and sighed in a better mood (too bad we don’t have any Mai Tai’s in the house to celebrate…).
After writing this, I am definitely more mindful and ready to appreciate this pre-trip happiness glee I am feeling. I am also ready to savour every step along the way before, during and after this next trip. Hopefully you, also have something in the near or far future to look forward to, or in the past, you can take the time to remember.
What will make your next trip even better? It is already have planned another one after – feel free to CONTACT ME anytime for help planning your next adventure!
