Joy of Traveling: Create It Yourself

Joy of Traveling: Create It Yourself

Change stress into motivation and enjoy preparing for your next vacation.

Vacation is a great time for relaxation and discovery, but preparations can cause more stress than we would like. It's good to realize that preparations are the first step toward unforgettable experiences. We can learn from our stress and turn it into motivation. Focus on developing a positive attitude – create a plan that excites you, including activities you look forward to. With each completed step in the preparations, your joy only deepens.

Interested in this topic? Read more: Why some people can't look forward to vacation – and how to change it Want to find out where you stand personally? Take a short test at the end of the page and gain a better understanding.

How does this apply to you? Choose the answers that describe you best:

Imagine that you have a week completely free of obligations in front of you. How do you feel about this idea?

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How do you envision the ideal morning on vacation?

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When someone else in your surroundings is experiencing excitement about a vacation, how does it affect you?

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What do you most often imagine when you hear the word "vacation"?

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What usually happens to you a few days before vacation?

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What is the hardest thing for you at the beginning of a vacation?

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What bothers you the most on vacations?

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If you could choose between an unplanned free time and a well-organized vacation, which one would you choose?

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How do you react when someone cancels a joint vacation plan?

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What do you think has the biggest influence on whether you actually enjoy your vacation?

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Why some people can't look forward to vacation – and how to change it

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