Vacation feeling

You’ve just arrived home from your annual vacation. You’re relaxed, happy, rested and full of energy. And then...reality hits! You’re bombarded by all the demands of home, work and relationships. You feel as if you’re being punished for having felt so good. Here are a few tips to help you maintain that vacation feeling in the midst of the chaos that greets you:

Follow your body’s rhythm and its need for natural sources of energy: eat fresh fruit and vegetables, and maximize the time you spend in the sunlight.
Vacations replace responsibility with choice. Look at your daily decisions as choices rather than burdens and focus on the positive elements of each choice.
Ever notice that you rarely meet unhappy people on vacation? Think about whom you work and play with, and make a conscious choice to surround yourself with people that are good for you.
Rediscover the wonder of your vacation by experiencing beauty in your normal surroundings. Buy a flowering plant, visit a local art gallery, find a cafe with a view, or keep your favourite vacation photo near you.
Often we behave differently while on vacation. Take the hint and continue behaving in this more authentic way.

Maintaining that vacation feeling will allow you to resist against the stresses of daily life in a meaningful and sustainable way. You might just find that you don’t need that expensive vacation next year!