One of the best ways to reduce stress is to put your attention on something unique and fun. And for most people, that’s a holiday!
Action – Start planning next year’s vacation right now. It may be many months away, but by giving only 30 minutes a week of your attention to the family jaunt to the cottage or the solo 10 day trek across the moors of Ireland, you’ll be planting a future seed that distracts you from current frustrations.
If next year’s holiday feels too far off, plan a long weekend for next month. Choose a destination, a place to stay and the activities you’ll do. Or maybe you’ll travel alone to a posh hotel to do nothing but sit by the pool, read and indulge in room service!!
Direct your aspirations and planning to something you look forward to and you’ll lift yourself out of what currently feels heavy and draining!