The Importance of Travelling for Mental Health

Life can be a stressful journey, but relieving ourselves from the tension and stress we go through is a right we have to grant ourselves. Everybody has their own way of destressing. In my opinion, traveling can be one of the most effective ways to unwind. It offers much-needed clarity and encourages a positive head-space, conducive to inspiration and self-growth.

Here are some aspects we believe travel has an impact on one’s personal growth:

Cognitive Activity

Travel can stimulate your brain encouraging the growth of new cerebral matter connections. The relationship between new experiences and the formation of dendrites in the brain is the core principle. Dendrites are branch-like extensions of neurons in the brain. Their purpose is to make it easier for information to travel between different parts of the brain. In a nutshell, the more functional dendrites you have, the better your brain will function. This helps to keep cognitive processes like memory and attention in check.

Spontaneity

You may be a meticulous planner at home, but travel teaches you to be flexible. When things don't go as planned on your travels, you'll have to acknowledge your impulsive side. It's sometimes preferable to abandon the timetable and embark on a spontaneous adventure. You never know what you'll come upon, and that's part of the fun!

Creativity

There will always be bumps on the road when traveling. From getting lost or sick to coping with misplaced luggage or travel delays, anything can happen. You'll have to deal with challenges on a regular basis without becoming overly upset. Travel instills in you the ability to think imaginatively and adapt to a variety of situations.

Regardless of the traveling situation, you will find yourself observing different cultures with different mindsets, experiencing how they view family, work, and education.  Observing new cultures, learning from their history first hand. Traveling broadens your horizons and makes you less fearful of change and uncertainty.

Self-acknowledgment and Confidence

One of the most significant truths you'll learn through travel is that you're stronger than you think. Travel instills in you self-assurance, independence, and freedom. It improves self-awareness and problem-solving abilities. Travel demonstrates your ability to navigate an unfamiliar country, establish new acquaintances, and conquer challenges. Your trip adventure becomes one of the most changing events of your life when you realize how strong you are.

Humbleness

You are frequently humbled when you open yourself up to learning through travel. You'll realize how little your footprint is in our vast universe. You'll realize how fortunate you are and how much you take for granted in your everyday life. Strangers who have significantly less than you may also show you kindness and charity on a regular basis. Quick travel emphasizes the need for humility.

Boldness

You must step outside of your comfort zone and embrace the unknown if you want to achieve greatness. You'll never fully broaden your horizons if you stick to a tried-and-true routine. When you travel, you leave the familiar behind and enter a new world. You're continually discovering new cultures, people, foods, and languages as a result of your travels. You may experience excitement or even anxiety, but you almost never experience boredom... It will be one of the most gratifying experiences of your life.