Whelp. It's that time of year again. Summer vacation. Where we forget about the feet of snow and freezing cold temperatures, and complain about the humidity, bugs, and heat. Kids are running rampant in the streets through the sprinkler sitting in front of some sort of screen with bloodshot eyes. So you have your 1-2 weeks scheduled, you've picked a location; how did you enjoy yourself?
Two Words.
All. Inclusive.
Another two words.
Adult Only.
Okay, but really. Why do why have such a hard time relaxing as Americans? A few tips to help you through your summer vacation.
Plan a Day of Nothingness
It's harder than you think. Us vacationers think we have to pack so much activity into a week that we end up stressing out over trying to do everything. It's alright if you don't see the World's Largest Frying Pan. Pick a day at the beach, and that's all that you do. You might bring a book, stare at the rolling waves, build a sand castle with the kids. If you're looking for inspiration, look up. It is everywhere around you. Take a deep breath, smell the air, and relax.
Stop Cleaning!
I'm serious. Not, throw-your-dirty-garbage-around serious, but leave-the-bed-unmade, towels-on-the-floor serious. You're wasting valuable vacation time picking up after everyone. Unless of course, cleaning relaxes you. Weirdo.
Leave the Gadgets
This is the obvious one. But oh, so hard to comply with. Why is it that we prefer to enjoy the world from a tiny screen, rather than the big world in front of us. Oh, look! A sunset isn't just the background of your phone? Crazy!
Come Home a Day Early
As much as we don't want to come home from our escape of real life, give yourself one day a home. It is way too stressful to come home, unpack, clean, and then take your vacation hangover to work the next day. You will be more productive at home and work if you give yourself the extra time.
Two Words.
All. Inclusive.
Another two words.
Adult Only.
Okay, but really. Why do why have such a hard time relaxing as Americans? A few tips to help you through your summer vacation.
Plan a Day of Nothingness
It's harder than you think. Us vacationers think we have to pack so much activity into a week that we end up stressing out over trying to do everything. It's alright if you don't see the World's Largest Frying Pan. Pick a day at the beach, and that's all that you do. You might bring a book, stare at the rolling waves, build a sand castle with the kids. If you're looking for inspiration, look up. It is everywhere around you. Take a deep breath, smell the air, and relax.
Stop Cleaning!
I'm serious. Not, throw-your-dirty-garbage-around serious, but leave-the-bed-unmade, towels-on-the-floor serious. You're wasting valuable vacation time picking up after everyone. Unless of course, cleaning relaxes you. Weirdo.
Leave the Gadgets
This is the obvious one. But oh, so hard to comply with. Why is it that we prefer to enjoy the world from a tiny screen, rather than the big world in front of us. Oh, look! A sunset isn't just the background of your phone? Crazy!
Come Home a Day Early
As much as we don't want to come home from our escape of real life, give yourself one day a home. It is way too stressful to come home, unpack, clean, and then take your vacation hangover to work the next day. You will be more productive at home and work if you give yourself the extra time.
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