Friday Coffee with MAP - Jan 19, 2024

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This week’s article explores tips for overcoming the common stressors that arise on vacation. As we all surely know, the experience of travelling to new places can come with a number of stressors both predictable and unforeseen, and it is easy to let them interfere with your overall enjoyment of a trip. However, good planning and intentional tweaks to your mental approach to vacation can help you get the most out of your holiday. Furthermore, these tips can inform greater relaxation once the holiday is over.

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How to Actually Relax on Vacation by Olivia Morelli for Condé Nast Traveler

• Relaxing on vacation is easier said than done, and there is nothing more unfortunate than coming back from a holiday with the primary memory being how stressed you were throughout the entire trip. Here are some tips to stay relaxed– and happy– on your vacation.

  • Pack properly: Do not leave packing until the day you fly; something will always wind up missing. Make a list of weather-appropriate clothing items and pack early to reduce overall stress.

  • Structure and Schedule: Organizing your leisure time prior to the trip can help you feel assured that you are getting the most out of your trip. Make lists of unmissable sites or museums, and book favored restaurants in advance. Of course, plan for necessary downtime.

  • Spend Time Outside: Those who spend more time outside on vacation are going to reap the health benefits of greater Vitamin D intake, raised heart rates, and a greater sense of adventure/experience.

  • Soak Up Local Culture: Switch off the stress of home by intentionally locking in on the new experiences and learnings that surround you on vacation. The more immersed in local culture you become, the more remote your worries home will feel.

  • Take Your Time: Do not rush from excursion to excursion. Squeezing everything you can into each day is a recipe for stress.

  • Practice Mindfulness: This does not necessarily mean “meditate.” Simply be mindful- take time to appreciate the things you encounter on vacation that may have otherwise overlooked. The food, the architecture, the atmosphere. This can enhance your connection and enjoyment of a place.

  • Treat Yourself: Do not spend the entire trip worrying about the expense. Give yourself the opportunity to maximize your enjoyment by planning to spend a bit more on vacation than you would at home.

  • Don’t Put Too Much Pressure On The Trip: Understand that a trip is never going to go 100% smoothly. Relinquishing the need to control every outcome is freeing and will allow you to kick back to your full relaxation potential!

So tell us: What is your tip for maximizing your relaxation when on vacation?

We’re looking forward to hearing from you! Have a wonderful weekend

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The MAP Team

Manvir Manak, CFA, CFP®
Director of Operations | Investment Strategist
MAP Strategic Wealth Advisors
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