Far from being frivolous, vacations offer opportunities to refresh, reflect, deepen relationships, and move forward stronger than before.
Vacations are often considered luxuries—not necessities—in life. While a vacation may not make it onto the food-shelter-clothing list of human needs, it should not be seen as a totally unnecessary extravagance, either.
There are many benefits to prioritizing regular vacations in life. You may want to rethink where they fall on your list of essentials.
Delightful Anticipation
When there’s a vacation on your calendar, life takes on a little extra sparkle and delight. You can count down the days. You can learn about your destination. You can strategize the best things to do, the best things to eat, and the best things to see on your trip. You can enjoy having this fun, joyful, life-giving project on the horizon.Valuable Preparation
Preparing for an upcoming vacation can benefit not only your experience but also your life, long after you’ve gone on your trip. It can spark significant motivation, enriching your life in lasting ways. You might update your wardrobe, lock in your fitness habits, make progress on a project you’ve been putting off, step up your game at work, invest in new luggage, improve your financial situation, or increase your knowledge of a certain location or culture.
