{"id":56497,"date":"2018-04-02T14:11:29","date_gmt":"2018-04-02T18:11:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wellvyl.com\/?p=56497"},"modified":"2020-06-09T08:03:20","modified_gmt":"2020-06-09T08:03:20","slug":"post-vacation-care","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wellvyl.com\/media\/post-vacation-care\/","title":{"rendered":"RETURN HOME WITH YOUR MIND RIGHT"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ah, spring break. A period of time designated for travel, rest, and relaxation. Time off from one\u2019s mundane drudgery. The fundamental purpose of a vacation<\/a> is to devote unobstructed time to healing the damaging effects stress places on the mind, the body, and the soul. A vacation is a success if one emerges with replenished vital energies, enabling them to better engage their everyday lives with a renewed and positive vigor. <\/span><\/p>\n

However, the moment our returning flight lands and taxies to the arrival gate at LaGuardia, JFK, or Newark airport, we start to unconsciously undo all the healing our vacation provided to us. After an hour or more commute through crowded MTA subway transfers lugging our baggage, we return to our overpriced apartments. <\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

At this point, we are completely enervated. The horrors of the mundanity that we have come back to. Begrudgingly we set our alarm for work the next day. A work environment fraught with other overly distressed souls awaits our return. Congratulations, you have just fried your nervous system. The curative delights from the hot stone massage you received at your resort, abolished. <\/span><\/p>\n

To truly ensure that we not spiral into the cycle of post-vacation disillusion and create self-sabotage<\/a>, we must take steps prior to our departure that will allow us to better integrate the healing we receive on our vacation. After much trial and error as well as observation, I have comprised a list that I call \u201cPost Vacation Care\u201d. <\/span><\/p>\n

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DO NOT opt to take the Red-Eye flight back to NYC for the purpose of going immediately back to your place of work that same morning<\/b>. <\/span><\/p>\n

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You will hate your life if you do this. <\/span><\/p>\n

Flying at high altitudes alone physically taxes the body. The lower oxygen levels circulating through the cabin and the lack of movement causes a significant stagnation in blood flow. Leading to fatigue, dizziness, and an overall lack of mental sharpness. Between the angst of rushing from the airport to make it into work at the time that same morning is bound to result in a toxic attitude<\/a> of negativity and self-loathing. <\/span><\/p>\n

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MAKE YOUR BED BEFORE YOU LEAVE. <\/b><\/p>\n

Returning to a tidy home always eases the sting of return. It felt welcoming and helped to maintain the energy of renewal into the subsequent days. Realistically, most of us prioritize getting to the airport on time for our departure prior to leaving. Neatness tends to go by the wayside. Go the extra mile to welcome yourself back home to the comfort of a nicely made bed. Also, you will sleep much better. \u00a0<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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TAKE THE DAY OFF AFTER YOU RETURN FROM YOUR TRIP. <\/b><\/p>\n

Having a \u201cbuffer\u201d day if used wisely can help ease the transition back to the ordinary world so that your return is not such a shock to your renewed spirit. You can use this day to do the following:<\/span><\/p>\n