How to enjoy a stress-free vacation

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Vacations should be primarily about relaxation, but most of us are stressed about something even on vacation. Therefore, let's look at how to reduce stress during your vacation so that you can enjoy it as much as possible. Let's begin with what you probably expect - mobile phones and computers.

1. Turn off the work mobile phone and e-mail

Before going on vacation, tell the important people around you that will not be present and who will be representing you. Then you can turn off your phone and e-mail with no guilt. The world really will not go mad if you do. If you have to continuously monitor your e-mail or phone for some reason, at least turn off the automatic notifications for incoming messages and check updates only once or twice a day.

2. Do not get stressed packing

Travel light. There is no need to pack your entire wardrobe. Take only the most necessary things and if you forget something, buy it. If you are not traveling somewhere completely out of contact with civilization, you will be surrounded by shops.

3. Do not clean your house before you leave

When packing for the journey, you will probably make a mess. However, you should resist the tendency to start cleaning the whole house immediately. Go to bed instead. Have a good night's sleep before traveling and clean up when you return.

4. Go with the flow

It is certainly advisable to plan where you are going and what you would like to see there. An itinerary scheduled in minutes will, however, only increase your stress and you will not be able to enjoy the places you visit. Enjoy where you are and adapt your plan to your circumstances. If something is not exactly how you imagined, let it go. One unpleasant experience should not spoil your whole vacation.

5. Take a rest

Follow the rule of not getting stressed by things you can't control. The purpose of your vacation is to relax. Do not stress about small things and have fun.

-Kk-

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