Vacation Wanted - Not Needed

“Create a Life You Don’t Need a Vacation From”

My family and I have had a trip to Italy booked for three years now. Seriously… we booked it in 2019, planning to go in 2020 and then of course, COVID happened so we postponed it till 2021. And then recently found out that it had been cancelled again due to COVID. I’m sure I don’t need to tell you how disappointing those cancellations were. But the one thing that I can honestly say I am thankful for is that over the years, we have created a life that we don’t need a vacation from. Yes, we really want to go so we were super bummed not to be going on our trip to Italy, BUT it’s not like we needed so desperately to get away that our mental and physical wellbeing is suffering from the cancellations. Let me explain a little more…

Creating a life you don’t need a vacation from doesn’t mean you shouldn’t take vacations. Vacations are awesome! And I totally encourage you to take vacations. BUT what I’m really talking about here is not needing to get away from your life because you are miserable or burnt out. Rather, I want you to create a life you love so much that you don’t need to get away from it.   

Creating a life you don't need a vacation from starts with loving the life you live. And perhaps creating a space for your own little oasis to get away, enjoy, relax and renew regularly.

This happens when you love what you do for a living, who you're spending your time with and the environment around you. This happens when you take regular mini breaks, so you don’t burn out. This happens when you have a space in your home or community that brings you peace, relaxation, and renewal. This happens when you can find joy in everyday moments. This happens when you can create fun and happiness wherever you are, valuing your time enough to bring the joy into it. And valuing yourself enough to create a life you love.

So, are you creating space for relaxation, renewal and fun in your everyday life? Have you created a life you don’t need a vacation from?

I want to encourage you to start creating that life now. Start with something simple but powerful. Create a “vacation” space in your life that brings you joy. A place that makes you happy; where you can go for peace, relaxation, renewal and fun.

Your new oasis could be a space in your home. (Mine is my screened in back porch. I love to watch the sun set there! It’s so peaceful and relaxing.) Or maybe it’s your favorite place to go in your community (i.e. the beach, a park or even a coffee shop).

Whatever space you choose for your new favorite vacation spot, be sure to set it up so it’s available whenever you wanna get away.

And by all means, don’t let toxic friends, a job you hate, or an uncomfortable environment keep you stuck. If you find that maybe you are stuck in a life that you desperately want to get away from but don’t know how, let me guide you down the path of revamping your current situation so you too can create a life you don’t need a vacation from.

Again, vacations are awesome, and I highly recommend you create space in your calendar to take them. But don't wait until you're at the point where you think you'll just lose it if you don't get away. Instead, put a little vacation into every day or at least every week. You'll be refreshed, renewed and ready to dive back into life in no time.

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