Avoid Travel Strain: Managing Stress on the Go

Exercise

This may sound counterintuitive, but when you arrive at your destination, consider incorporating gentle exercise into your daily routine. Go swimming. Jog or take walks. If you’re at a resort, ask the concierge about yoga or pool aerobics classes. All these can help loosen tight muscles and promote overall relaxation. If you’re still experiencing persistent muscle soreness, try applying heat, cold, or muscle therapy. Pack a small heating pad, gel ice pack, or portable massage gun in your travel bags.

Prioritize sleep

A lot of people get vacation FOMO and like to pack as many activities and excursions into their trips. Those folks usually come home more tired than when they left. Adequate rest is essential for both physical and mental recovery. Establish a consistent sleep schedule, aiming for 7-9 hours of quality sleep each night. And if you can’t manage that, catch some zzz’s by the pool. Consider bringing familiar comforts from home, such as your favorite pillow or a soothing eye mask, to create a more conducive sleep environment.