Mental health is a topic that is near to our hearts but not talked about enough in the travel community. There's a lot of pressure to be "happy" all the time while travelling the world... but the reality is some days just suck (even when in an amazing location). We focus a lot in our travels on avoiding travel burnout so really wanted to share the tips, routines and mindsets that help us maintain good mental health. We hope you find these tips helpful and would love to hear your strategies for managing your mental health while travelling👇Ps. If you are struggling right now, please know that you are LOVED and reach out to talk to someone (or us). The world is a better place with you in it💛 This is TIPS FOR TRIPS 7/10 so watch the rest of our tip videos here if you haven't already: bit.ly/3FbFZ4z Happy travels! ✈

Something that friends that have a bigger budget than ours for fun stuff told us is "You can do anything you want. You just can't do everything you want." When traveling, we like to stay in a place longer than some others just to make sure we have time to relax and have a day or so to rest. Sometimes travel is an adventure and sometimes its a vacation.

The slow travel is such good advice. I love it, and it gives you much more of a feel of the place and an opportunity to meet people/make friends instead of “checklist” travel.

@EricandSarah

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Absolutely!! Slow travel all the way!

wow thanks for this video. ❤ . it’s really a important topic.

Thanks for addressing this issue. As a therapist, I know how important mental health is and I am surprised that I have not seen other videos about this before. All of your trips were helpful. For me, part of my routine is to have quiet time that includes doing guided meditation and deep breathing. It helps me recharge and gain perspective. I would recommend that people pay attention to what drains them and what recharges them and do more of what recharges them. On the days you wake up and do an emotional check-in and you know you are not in a good place, be gentle with yourself and surround yourself with things that feel safe and encouraging and recharging. If I had one tip, it would be to do a check-in with yourself in the morning so you know what you need emotionally and physically that day. Travel can be a whirlwind and often we don't notice what we need until we are in a bad place. The check-in helps you be proactive in avoiding burnout.

Love this one guys! Mental health is something that needs to be talked about more. Tommy and I love keeping a workout routine, usually keeps us feeling good! Also, Tommy said he is going for a massage tomorrow since he has permission now 😁 thanks for that...

@EricandSarah

Жыл бұрын

Hahahaha Eric said that makes him very happy… he would go for a massage every week if I let him 😂😂

I make sure to pet cats whenever I can. A cat purring on your lap does wonders for your state of mind.

@EricandSarah

Жыл бұрын

Oooohhh we love cats too!!

Great video. I pet sit around the world and one thing I do to help myself not feel overwhelmed with my to-do list of activities is to reserve the 24 hours of hanging out at the house with the pets and taking a long walk in the neighborhood to see what grocery stores and restaurants are within walking distance. This makes me feel grounded.

Kris and I just watched this tonight. We both loved the authentic talk about a sometimes difficult subject. Well done.

@EricandSarah

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I like this series. I'm not a huge gym rat, but sometimes finding a gym to workout or going for a run really helps me.

@EricandSarah

Жыл бұрын

Same for us! Just wish it was easier to find a good gym while on the move.

Ty

the video i needed :)

Can't love this enough, thank you!!

@EricandSarah

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching! 🥰

Man, I dig you guys. Great advice! Keep on keepin' on! For me it helps being married to an Internal Family Systems coach. Let me know if you want an instagram link. 🙂 Wise words.... we bring our problems with us.... and they are magnified overseas. 🙂

@EricandSarah

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Oh awesome! She must bring great knowledge and perspective to your relationship 😊 And yes MAGNIFIED is a great way of putting it. So many travellers think they can escape abroad but being out of your comfort zone definitely brings up MORE emotions... not less.

I make sure my husband has a day off between his work day and our travel day so he can decompress before we leave. Also another day off when we get home so h he doesn't have to jump right back in. We always splurge on food, experiences, and sleep.

@EricandSarah

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So smart! That’s a great way to prepare for the transition to and from travel. Thanks for the tip!

Thanks so much for sharing - again 😊 You are right.. We have to remember to take care of ourselves and our physical and mental health when travelling...(at all times) I think/know there are others we also have to remember .. The people we leave behind when we are away.... no matter if we are "just" travelling for a period or, if we move abroad.. Sometimes especially their mental health suffer at least as much as ours can do and, they are probably the ones, who think least about this. Thanks again for sharing and, stay healthy 🌹.

@EricandSarah

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That’s a great reminder! Checking in on loved ones at home is very important as well 🥰

I'm loving yout series.

@EricandSarah

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So glad to hear that! 😊

On the days that I am feel full of energy I tend to be a little gung-ho, so I always make sure to stop and slow down every so often. I force myself to sit for that cup of coffee, or take a few extra minutes to read an informational sign. Sometimes it's just stopping and sitting in a park to take it all in. Otherwise I get caught up in the rush of it all and at the end of the day I feel like the experience flew past me

@EricandSarah

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That’s such a great strategy! Good to be aware of what you need ☺️

I think if you have rest days you don’t get sick nearly as much. Sitting in a cafe watching the world go by is still travelling.

@EricandSarah

Жыл бұрын

Yes! We would agree with that! Bodies need rest 😊