Taking a vacation is not always in the budget and sometimes you simply do not have the time to get away. However, you can still feel relaxed and fresh on a Monday morning after taking a pretend vacation at home over the weekend.
Here is what you need to think about.
When you are away you usually leave your daily routine and a few people behind. Take this to heart and do the same at home. Turn off your cell phone, for example. People can’t just call you in Jamaica or Japan. Don’t do any chores and simply enjoy the experience without interruptions.
Feeling like you are on vacation is more than just physically being there. You enjoy it with all of your senses. You see, you hear, you smell, you taste and you feel. If you treat your senses to the same experience you can almost imagine yourself there.
See yourself on vacation. Even if it is snowing outside but your home is nice and warm, wear a favorite beach outfit and flip flops. If it is bright and sunny open up the windows to let the sun shine in. Paint your nails happy colors, get out those souvenirs you bought last time and look through a travel magazine. If the weather is nice, sit out on your balcony with a beach towel.
What sound makes you feel like you are on vacation? Do you like to hear steel drum music or maybe the sound of some favorite classics that bring memories of past trips? Put them on and listen.
What is the smell of your favorite vacation? To many it is the scent of sunscreen that puts them on a beach or by the pool. Lotion up and spoil your nose. Sometimes it is a certain summer perfume that reminds you of good times or just the smell of pine trees if you like the mountains or coconuts on the beach.
Tasting vacation can be as simple as mixing up a favorite drink and putting in that little umbrella or ordering in a certain type of food that you enjoy when you are there. The possibilities are endless.
Feeling that vacation, yet? You look like you are there, you smell like you are there, you are listening to the sounds and you can taste it. The only thing left to do is maybe invite your best friend to come and join you.
Now relax and enjoy!