Traveling brings a world of enjoyment — if done wisely

Where have you visited? When was your last trip? Do you have future travel plans? Trips bring forth a sense of adventure and altered perspectives, don’t they? Consider those times and how you prepared.

Are you one to travel lightly or do you attempt to virtually take all your comforts from home with you? Maybe you’re somewhere in between.

Recall the unusual, pleasant and fun aspects of the places you visited. Maybe you have traveled to some of the same places multiple times. There was something you deeply connected to which beckoned you back again.

As you remember those trips, it likely brings up a sense of nostalgia and positive memories.

But those trips probably also came with some unexpected challenges. Even if your travels were wonderful, you have to admit it probably wasn’t perfect. There are ingredients you pack on your way to your destinations. Two things of necessity to take with you are patience and flexibility.

These two items are invaluable because travels typically involve other human beings. Many may not act the way you prefer. They may not move as fast as you like. Maybe their tone or attitude isn’t what you like.

Another reason patience and flexibility are required is because of unexpected physical events. You know how this works. You have a week at the beach, but then the weather is stormy. You finally make it to the Airbnb and the key code doesn’t work.

If you hold on too tightly to what you expect, you’re sure to experience frustration and disappointment. Remember, you’re traveling to enjoy yourself, right? Even if you don’t want to, you can shift your perspective.

Letting go can help you access more enjoyment. Have you ever been delayed or had an unexpected cancellation, only to have a better experience? Maybe you received an upgrade or a gift you didn’t anticipate. A lighter disposition breeds better travels.