How to truly recharge while on vacation

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How to Truly Recharge While on Vacation
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• Summertime is here and that means its vacation
  season. It seems that life keeps getting more and
  more stressful and so its more important than
  ever to find a way to relax and refresh.
• As we juggle multiple commitments and
  responsibilities simultaneously work, family,
  community, social obligations, and more we find
  ourselves overbooked, often to the point of being
  overwhelmed. Weekends are supposed to be the time
  for a breather, but frequently we need that time
  to catch up on everything that we neglected
  during the week.

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• And then comes vacation - those couple of weeks
  each year when we really have the chance to
  escape our hectic lives for some true rest and
  relaxation. Whats the best approach to take to
  make the most of that break in order to return
  refreshed and recharged?
• The key is to really step away and create some
  time and space that is truly our own, free from
  as many of our daily concerns as possible. With
  that in mind, weve compiled some tips that will
  help

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• Start Our Prepared
• Get work and responsibilities out of the way so
  they arent hanging over your head. Tie up as
  many loose ends as possible bills paid, office
  commitments wrapped up, etc. If you have little
  concerns nagging at you while youre away, its
  difficult to relax.
• Choose a spot that lends itself to relaxation
  time away in nature may be perfect for some
  whereas others might prefer to be surrounded by
  arts and culture. Whatever your preference, skip
  taking your kids and all your nieces and nephews
  to Disneyland. While everyone may love it and
  have fun, its unlikely to prove very relaxing.
  You may need a vacation from your vacation.

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• Unless you thrive on spontaneity and adventure,
  have your reservations in place for flights,
  hotels, car rentals, etc. That way, youre less
  likely to get hit with unwelcome surprises that
  can derail the flow of your time away.
• Unplug
• If youve prepared as recommended above, then
  most of your pressing matters at the office have
  been handled or, at least, your co-workers know
  that youll be unavailable while away. Set up an
  out of office auto-response for your email so
  others know not to expect an immediate reply
  and then stick to it. Studies show that those who
  do as little as an hour of work per day while
  away return home

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• afterward feeling less relaxed and actually
  remember less of their vacations than those who
  take the time off entirely.
• Feel free to use your phone to take photos,
  find a great restaurant, and occasionally
  check-in at home if that gives you peace of mind,
  but dont let your electronics rope you into
  constantly monitoring email or browsing social
  media. Try to disconnect from your electronic
  world and reconnect with yourself.
• Balance Activity and Rest
• Both activity and rest are important for our
  sense of well-being and finding a healthy
  balance between the two can do us a world of
  good.

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• For activities, choose something that you
  already enjoy or have always wanted to try. For
  some, hiking and biking are great, while others
  might prefer swimming or taking a yoga class.
  Maybe youve always wanted to learn to surf or to
  rock climb. Trying something new can be both
  exciting and rejuvenating.
• But be sure to make time for relaxation as
  well. Lounging on the beach or in a deck chair
  watching the sunset will help your body reset.
  Napping has been proven to refresh and revitalize
  us. Go to bed earlier or consider sleeping in
  during after a late night. Let you r schedule
  open up and enjoy taking things slowly. When your
  pace slows down, it gives your body and your mind
  the opportunity to reset.

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• Focus on Self-Care
• Spending quality time alone or with close
  friends and loved ones can be remarkably
  restorative. Reconnecting with yourself and with
  the people who are most important in your life is
  so foundational to sustaining us, its effects
  cant be overstated. On the flip side of this, if
  there are people who trigger you or make you
  uncomfortable, its best to avoid them if you
  truly want your vacation to be a time for
  relaxation.
• Its also nice to indulge in something that
  seems luxurious or special. A massage or spa
  treatment or an activity where someone else is
  caring for you can feel very restorative and
  healing.

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• Eat well. Fresh, healthful foods will make your
  body feel good and your mind feel sharp. Cut down
  on junk food and limit alcohol intake to keep
  yourself feeling your best.
• If you really want to emphasize self-care, then
  take a yoga class or spend time meditating. Both
  of these practices can be powerfully healing for
  you physically, mentally, and emotionally.
• Put these tips into place and youre bound to
  return from vacation relaxed and recharged with
  more energy and enthusiasm as you tackle your
  commitments and get back to your busy routine.
  Enjoy your time away and use it to make your
  life better once you get home!

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