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9 strategies helps to spend a vacation
How to relax in the summer, found the writer and author of the Fast Company Laura Vanderkam.
Vacation — that in itself is great. But new research about the brain allow us to understand how to increase the pleasure of it — and why. Here are nine strategies that will allow you to get even more delight from precious weekends and so don't return took another vacation.
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1. Planning is sometimes the best
The anticipation often brings us happiness. One study of holidaymakers showed (not surprisingly) that they are happier than those who did not go on vacation, but almost the entire increase in happiness was before you left on vacation. When you think about how you are going to relax and have fun, you feel almost the same joy that it will bring the vacation itself. The difference is that this joy can last much longer. So choose the dates of your vacation much in advance and enjoy thinking about what you will do.
2. Less is more
The trip of the type "once in a lifetime" — type month sabbatical in New Zealand is amazing. But this topic is "once in a lifetime" limits the contribution of such vacations in your happiness. Studies show that to us quite quickly returns to the same level of happiness, and therefore smaller, but more frequent pleasure stronger increase well-being than the large, but rare. Another study shows that the greatest effect on the health and well-being vacation brings in about eight days. Therefore it is better to plan some vacations for eight-nine days (two weekends plus the whole next week) in a year than a large one.
3. Do something new
Former Olympian John Coyle, in his speech on TedX about the nature of time says that when we are 8 years, summer lasts forever. Now not that. How to slow down time? For 8-year-old child everything is new, and time is slow because the brain processes all of these new adventures. Adults stick to the routine. Vacation is a great opportunity to consciously plan new experiences, though, racing kayaks, though the skills of making cheese.
4. Every day plan something nice
Researchers who asked people to record their mood throughout the day, found that those happiest, when you relax, communicate with others, do sports, some spiritual exercises, eating — and, of course, immersed in "an intimate relationship". Therefore, in addition to the adventure, make time for a delicious meal, relaxing, reading, quiet reflection and interaction with others.
5. Everything that is not fun, give to others
Satirical website The Onion once published a note: "Mom spends beach vacation, performing all the household duties in the vicinity of the ocean." It's funny, but it's true, and because of this attitude to the release of spoils. Taking care of children and household Affairs — is unavoidable, but do provide some entertainment, adult. Take your grandmother or a couple of days hire a babysitter at the hotel. If you go with a group, fold to hire someone to cook and clean at least a few days. Or at least agree with each other, how spread out these responsibilities.
6. Adjust work
Some believe that happiness comes when on vacation not at work. I don't think so. More important than just to control the situation. If you answer your phone just because the boss made you do it, it will bring disappointment and resentment. But if you work for yourself or you have some autonomy in determining your schedule, and you want half an hour a day to work in the morning, before the others Wake up — there is nothing wrong. Most importantly, do it and then the whole day do not look in the mailbox. Holiday still good to think about your career as a whole, to ask the big questions — what projects you should do in the future.
7. Finish on a high note
The human brain pays special attention to the fact that experienced last. This means that the end of the holiday is easier to remember than the beginning. Wall Street Journal advises purposefully to end the vacation with something bright. If you have the money for business class in one direction only — let it be the flight back. Or have a last night dinner in a great restaurant.
8. Adjust the transition
Yes, you can squeeze out of leave everything until the last minute and return home late Sunday evening. But then Monday morning will be even more insane than usual. If you hate it, go back on Saturday or Sunday morning to resolve some urgent problems, buy products and do Laundry. Relax — plan something relaxed, but pleasant on Monday evening. This will allow you with anticipation this otherwise brutal day.
9. Compose the story
Over time, memories are stacked in the direction in which we prefer to remember them. To help you remember the vacation as something positive, tell people the funny and nice times out of it. Show beautiful pictures. The more you say "It was the best vacation of my life", the more this statement becomes true. published
P. S. And remember, just changing your mind — together we change the world! ©
Source: ideanomics.ru/?p=4521
Vacation — that in itself is great. But new research about the brain allow us to understand how to increase the pleasure of it — and why. Here are nine strategies that will allow you to get even more delight from precious weekends and so don't return took another vacation.
Sixty eight million seven hundred forty six thousand six hundred sixty one
1. Planning is sometimes the best
The anticipation often brings us happiness. One study of holidaymakers showed (not surprisingly) that they are happier than those who did not go on vacation, but almost the entire increase in happiness was before you left on vacation. When you think about how you are going to relax and have fun, you feel almost the same joy that it will bring the vacation itself. The difference is that this joy can last much longer. So choose the dates of your vacation much in advance and enjoy thinking about what you will do.
2. Less is more
The trip of the type "once in a lifetime" — type month sabbatical in New Zealand is amazing. But this topic is "once in a lifetime" limits the contribution of such vacations in your happiness. Studies show that to us quite quickly returns to the same level of happiness, and therefore smaller, but more frequent pleasure stronger increase well-being than the large, but rare. Another study shows that the greatest effect on the health and well-being vacation brings in about eight days. Therefore it is better to plan some vacations for eight-nine days (two weekends plus the whole next week) in a year than a large one.
3. Do something new
Former Olympian John Coyle, in his speech on TedX about the nature of time says that when we are 8 years, summer lasts forever. Now not that. How to slow down time? For 8-year-old child everything is new, and time is slow because the brain processes all of these new adventures. Adults stick to the routine. Vacation is a great opportunity to consciously plan new experiences, though, racing kayaks, though the skills of making cheese.
4. Every day plan something nice
Researchers who asked people to record their mood throughout the day, found that those happiest, when you relax, communicate with others, do sports, some spiritual exercises, eating — and, of course, immersed in "an intimate relationship". Therefore, in addition to the adventure, make time for a delicious meal, relaxing, reading, quiet reflection and interaction with others.
5. Everything that is not fun, give to others
Satirical website The Onion once published a note: "Mom spends beach vacation, performing all the household duties in the vicinity of the ocean." It's funny, but it's true, and because of this attitude to the release of spoils. Taking care of children and household Affairs — is unavoidable, but do provide some entertainment, adult. Take your grandmother or a couple of days hire a babysitter at the hotel. If you go with a group, fold to hire someone to cook and clean at least a few days. Or at least agree with each other, how spread out these responsibilities.
6. Adjust work
Some believe that happiness comes when on vacation not at work. I don't think so. More important than just to control the situation. If you answer your phone just because the boss made you do it, it will bring disappointment and resentment. But if you work for yourself or you have some autonomy in determining your schedule, and you want half an hour a day to work in the morning, before the others Wake up — there is nothing wrong. Most importantly, do it and then the whole day do not look in the mailbox. Holiday still good to think about your career as a whole, to ask the big questions — what projects you should do in the future.
7. Finish on a high note
The human brain pays special attention to the fact that experienced last. This means that the end of the holiday is easier to remember than the beginning. Wall Street Journal advises purposefully to end the vacation with something bright. If you have the money for business class in one direction only — let it be the flight back. Or have a last night dinner in a great restaurant.
8. Adjust the transition
Yes, you can squeeze out of leave everything until the last minute and return home late Sunday evening. But then Monday morning will be even more insane than usual. If you hate it, go back on Saturday or Sunday morning to resolve some urgent problems, buy products and do Laundry. Relax — plan something relaxed, but pleasant on Monday evening. This will allow you with anticipation this otherwise brutal day.
9. Compose the story
Over time, memories are stacked in the direction in which we prefer to remember them. To help you remember the vacation as something positive, tell people the funny and nice times out of it. Show beautiful pictures. The more you say "It was the best vacation of my life", the more this statement becomes true. published
P. S. And remember, just changing your mind — together we change the world! ©
Source: ideanomics.ru/?p=4521
