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5 Tips To Combat Post-Vacation Blues

5 ways to feel happy even when you aren't on vacation anymore

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5 Tips To Combat Post-Vacation Blues
Lizi Beard-Ward

That feeling when vacation ends. You feel left behind, like a part of you is staying back, the part that had no stress and the feeling of euphoria with each rising day. Not the one that dreaded waking up in the morning in fear of work or school. Well, I'm here to bring you five tips to ensure you get the same feeling when you are at home that you do on vacation!

1. Buy a scent that reminds you of there.

Buy a candle somewhere cheap, like CVS or Bath and Body Works that will remind you of your favorite place to visit. I know a personal favorite of mine is the Vanilla Cookie scent that reminds me of my favorite bakery on Nantucket!

2. Get crafty!

Take a picture of a beautiful spot wherever you are and take it home. Print it out and make it whatever size you want and get crafty with the frame making it resemble whatever your paradise is.

3. Get in the kitchen.

Do you have a favorite dish when you go somewhere? Ask a chef at the restaurant if he can help teach you how to make it or if he can show you recipe that is similar. One of my favorites is salmon with a bourbon maple glaze and garlic butter mashed potatoes.

4. Buy something that reminds you of there!

Buy something like a sweatshirt or a hat that will remind you of your vacation. If you are vacationing on a beach, or at an island, see if any of the local shops sell beach sand. If you are vacationing at a more wintery area, then look for a mug or a snow globe to remind you of that place!

5. Start booking your next trip!

The best way to stay excited about vacation is to be ready for your upcoming one. Be excited to be able to be fortunate enough to go places. Great travel places like tripadvisor.com or AAA can help you.


I hope my tips have helped you to be able to beat those vacation blues wherever you're coming from or going too!


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