First and foremost, it is a well-kept secret that Traveling Boosts Mental Health. When someone is feeling low, anxious or is suffering from a mild depression, it is recommended that a trip will help improve their mental health.
Traveling to another city or country not only is an opportunity to see that region’s history and partake in its culture, but it is also a break for the mind. One leaves their problems at home and while on the trip and imbibing the experiences of this new land.
Besides the break from the day to day challenges of living your routine life, the opportunity of travel encourages mental growth as well as widens the horizons of the mind.
Below are the top psychological benefits of Travel:
Planning the trip A person starts to plan the trip well in advance, the research of the hotels to stay in, restaurants to eat in, cultural experiences to partake in keep the mind busy and preoccupied in a positive way. The inter-action with friends and advisors on what to see and do in the new place leads to positive endomorphins being released in the brain.
Travel lowers Stress levels As one travels the “stress” is different, such as what is a good place to eat at, what are the best sights to see, thereby distracting the mind even though temporarily from the problems that one may have at home.
Travel improves your brain health In a new location one faces new challenges such as language, food etc., the mind becomes active and responsive in resolving these issues. You become more and more globally and culturally aware. Research has shown that those who travel are more open and emotionally stable than those who don’t.
Travel Keeps your fit Travelling will not only make your mentally alert and fitter but also physically. Carrying those suitcases, and walking kilometers and kilometers each day as you assimilate the culture of the new country/city makes your muscles stronger. Not only do you sleep better at night but you become physically stronger. We all know the psychological benefits of these.
In conclusion, traveling improves your mental health. What are you waiting for? Start planning your next vacation now.
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About Dr. Prerna Kohli
Dr. Kohli believes that “You can talk with a close friend or relative about what’s troubling you, but it’s not the same as a professionally-trained experienced psychologist who knows exactly what kind of help you need.”
She is a 100 women Achievers Award Winner (2016) from the Honorable President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee.
Dr. Prerna Kohli is a Clinical Psychologist, a Public Speaker, a Workshop Facilitator and a Holistic Practitioner. She offers Heart-based workshops and lectures that focus on Life Balance, Self-awareness, and Inner Peace. She is dedicated to sharing her knowledge and compassion with others. Prerna blends intuitive wisdom with a solid understanding. And creating a powerful holistic approach, specializing in the areas of Emotional change.
Dr. Prerna Kohli is a leading Psychologist in India. With over 20 years of experience and has been providing families, individuals, parents and children counseling on being happy.
