perfect vacation can be spent laying in a hammock listening to the ocean for five consecutive days, or waking up to have a great meal and climbing back into bed with an interesting book.
Consider giving yourself (depending on the length of your stay) one or two days to sightsee and then using the bulk of your days off to meditate and rest. Letting go of the idea that sitting still is a bad thing while on vacation has allowed me to rejuvenate in ways I never would have imagined.
3. It’s O.K. To Choose Yourself
It is difficult for many of us to put our needs first (especially if we have children). I remember once taking a vacation and feeling so guilty that I didn’t want anyone to come along. I just wanted to be one with the sun, experience nature and organize my thoughts. I had to remind myself that not only was it ok to take time to myself to unwind, but that I deserved it!
Grant yourself permission to have alone time so that you can be at your best. If you’re not in a healthy mental space, you’re of no use to anyone else. Even if you’re a parent and