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Raffles HealthNews Feature 21
home, and generally be much more
active than you are during your normal
routine. Even a shopping trip will mean
that you may be on your feet for a
longer period of time than usual.
#5
Gain New
Perspectives
Travelling gives us a whole new
appreciation for different cultures
and lifestyles. This will broaden your
horizons and enjoy life that much
more. It can also offer you a whole
new perspective of your own city.
#1 Good-bye
Stress
Travel gives you an opportunity to relax
and de-stress. It also decreases burnout.
Many people these days can’t seem to
be totally disassociated with work even
when they are on leave. Going away
for a short break is a valid reason for
us to be less easily contactable for
work-related reasons and this is why
some people try to go on at least one
overseas trip each year.
#2
Break the
Monotony
A trip of any kind, even a short one,
provides you with a break from the
norm, and that alone can inject you
with energy. “Many of us have a
daily routine. We get up at the same
time, get ready for work, and turn up
and knock off from work at around
the same time each day. A holiday
will introduce a change to your daily
routine and this would prevent your
mind and body from stagnating,” adds
Dr Lim.
#3
Reconnect with
Your Loved Ones
A trip gives you an opportunity to
spend quality time with your loved
ones and the chance to create positive
shared memories that you can all
look back in the future. Planning for a
trip together can be a great bonding
experience and you’ll find out more
about one another’s habits, likes and
dislikes through this.
#4 Get
Active
When you’re travelling, you’re more
likely to be out in the fresh air,
enjoying the outdoors. You may be
doing activities such as hiking, sightseeing
or even whitewater rafting. As
long as you have taken the necessary
steps for sun protection, you’ll also
gain from the benefits of sun exposure.
Unless you want to rest all the time
during your vacation, you’ll likely be
doing more walking than you would at
#6 Meet
New People
Travelling enables you to get to meet
and know people from all over the
world. This gives you an opportunity
to learn about other cultures and
way of life. Socialising is also highly
therapeutic.
#7 No
Regrets
If it’s within your means, follow your
heart and do not leave room for regrets.
Visiting the destinations of your choice
can be a fulfilling experience. So if
you have been thinking of taking a trip
somewhere, try your best to plan for it.
Bear in mind the benefits of travel and
welcome what it does to your body and
mind. HN