How Travelling Can Improve Your Health

[vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1525250528961{padding-top: 35px !important;padding-bottom: 35px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]Many people no longer see travelling as a luxury, rather it has become a necessity due to it improving ones health and well being. Travelling does wonders for both physical and mental health, and is known to be good for the soul. It doesn’t matter if you’re going on a vacation for a week or two, starting your working holiday or even going on a road trip to the countryside, all forms of travelling have proven to bring many health benefits. Surveys have shown that even after taking a day or two off for a trip, 89% of people feel a lot more relaxed and relieved of work stress.

[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]Now travelling isn’t exactly going to cure a flu or a disease but in terms of overall improving your general well-being, a change of scenery can really give you more then good memories and Instagram worthy snaps. If you’re unsure on whether to book the next flight out of here, don’t think twice just go for it and enjoy the time off. Many people who are in full time work tend to save their holidays, if you’re one of those people then let us give you some reasons to make the most of your holidays!

[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_single_image image=”17209″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center”][vc_empty_space][vc_custom_heading text=”1. Promotes a Happy Healthy Heart” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%23000000|line_height:20px” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]When travelling there’s always so much to see and do which means you’ll constantly be on the go, and constant movement is the best way to improve your health. The physical movement will lower your blood pressure and the risk of heart diseases and strokes, giving you a happier and healthier heart. The physical activities you do whilst travelling whether it’s walking around or actual exercise related activities will get your heart pumping. The heart is a muscle that needs to be worked at constantly to grow faster, so making it work harder when travelling will help build the muscle and keep it working for longer.

[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_custom_heading text=”2. A Huge Stress Relief” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]Probably one of the most obvious health benefits of travelling is that is relieves you of all types of stress. Stress tends to be a silent killer and can cause many mental health issues, it also raises your blood pressure and affects the release of happy hormones. Those who pull themselves out of their daily stressful routines and enter new surroundings automatically reset tier mind and body, resulting in significant stress relief. Studies have proven that travelling aids in our ability to handle the stress by removing ourselves from the source of anxiety and emotional stress. Having a work life balance is important for your stress levels so it’s important to find ways to unwind. Travel offers this chance and boosts the release of happy hormones and lets you find enjoyment in life, improving your mental health.

[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_single_image image=”17206″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center”][vc_empty_space][vc_custom_heading text=”3. Creates a Creative Brain” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]Writers, artists and all other creative individuals have good reasons to constantly travel. The brains neural pathways are influenced by the environment we surround ourselves with the experiences we go through, it proves to enhance the creative side of our brains. This is especially the case for those who not only travel but also immerse themselves with engaging with the locals and experiencing the culture. When you travel and see how others live, how they get by their daily routines, how they handles stress, it leads you to think of finding new ways to handle your stress better. Exploring new places will also allow to to think more creatively and come up with new ideas and plans that can help with your work or other aspects of life.

[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][vc_single_image image=”17207″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center”][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][vc_custom_heading text=”4. Makes You Feel More Connected” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][vc_column_text]

Travelling gives you the opportunity to meet a variety of new people that you probably wouldn’t have met otherwise. When you visit another country you often put yourself out of your comfort zone and most likely will have to communicate with others for guidance, which essentially creates a sense of connection. You will obtain this connection when engaging with the locals, hanging out with other travellers and making new social connections which can improve your mental health. When we don’t have many social interactions and find ourselves to be isolated most of the time, it can lead to us feeling low and depressed. After all humans crave attention and interactions and travelling makes it much easier to create these interactions as you have an excuse to start conversations which may lead to making friends and travel partners. The more connections you make, the more confidence you gain which improves your mental well being and pushes you to put yourself out there.

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