The correlation between travel and stress-relief
Trips and holidays are often some of life’s most memorable and exciting moments. Most of us can't wait to pack a suitcase and head off on a new voyage. However, with flights cancelled, borders closed, and quarantine restrictions in place, COVID-19 has postponed many trips for two years, denying us the chance for exploration and relaxation. However, more recently, many countries have reopened their borders to tourists due to the fast-paced vaccination rollout. According to research, a positive vacation can have a substantial impact on energy and stress levels. After a good trip, 94% of study participants were found to have more energy.
Nevertheless, there still remains the risk of becoming infected during your trip and the general stresses that surround foreign travel. Here are a handful of tips that’ll help you enjoy the stress-free holiday that you deserve after a long year of studying.
Prepare For Your Trip
The first thing you need to do is to get prepared for your trip. Indeed, you need to pack your suitcase, gather documents, and grab some backup cash. However, you also need to adapt your vacation-preparation process to the new reality. It's recommended to get fully vaccinated to strengthen your immune system against the disease and help protect others. It is important to note that it won't create an invisible shield that will indefinitely protect you from the virus, however, it will prevent you from becoming seriously sick. This is especially important if you travel to a country with a poorer healthcare system. Prior to travelling, you should also remember to get insurance cover in case you run into any problems during your time away.
Even when fully vaccinated, there is still a risk of becoming infected. Therefore, you need to pack a lot of essentials in your backpack. In addition to anti-bacterial wet wipes and sanitiser, you need to pack face masks, and potentially disposable gloves, as these items will help to keep you safe from the virus and will prevent the virus from interrupting your travel plans. Note that the airports and planes are places where you will be forced to spend a lot of time in a crowd of other people. Therefore, remember to distance yourself from others as much as possible.
Know Your Stress Triggers
If you want to get a stress-free holiday, you should pay attention to your stress triggers as best as you can, then come up with different methods for coping with your anxiety. As a student, recent exams and assignments, such as marketing essays or management essays, may make it difficult for you to relax. Finding a way to unwind, whether it be reading a good book, taking a hot bath, or making use of the hotel room’s minibar, is important to keep the feel-good holiday mood afloat.
If your stress is covid-related, remind yourself that you’re taking all the necessary precautions. So long as you use hand sanitiser regularly, wear a mask, social distance from others, and have had your vaccine prior to travel, then your risk of infection remains relatively low.
Build Optimal Travel Plans
To have a great trip in the Covid-19 era, you need to build thorough plans that will help you stay safe. There are a lot of tools that can help you create a solid plan. For instance, you can use Google Maps to check when particular places are most popular. It’s a good idea to plan to visit attractions during their quietest times or stick to attractions that are outside and allow for sufficient social distancing. Researching ways to reduce your risk of infection is quick, simple, and helps to keep your trip as safe and relaxing as possible. You might want to check out which companies offer the option to book public transport tickets online to reduce your interaction with others at ticket offices.
Final words
As a law student, trips and holidays are a great way to spend your long summer break and serve as a great stress-reliever for the anxiety of last semester. Although it’s important to be cautious when travelling during the pandemic, it’s possible to have an easy-going, relaxing trip if you plan ahead and follow the necessary precautions.
