Traveling makes you more appreciative. As cliché as it may sound, but absence does make the heart grow fonder. Distance from things (i.e. family, friends and home) you are used to having close to you or accessible makes you appreciate them more. The usual phone call from and to your home is something that we might simply think of as just a task or something common in your daily routine, may not be so simple when you are miles away. It becomes a short heartwarming moment.
Traveling allows you some time for reflection. Some possible life-changing decisions might even be made. It's very important for people to keep in mind that some time away from other people and more time for yourself would do your life wonders! It lets you unwind not only physically but also mentally and emotionally. Think of it as detox for your soul and your brain.
Another reason why traveling is good for you is that it teaches you how to be open-minded, sensitive and provides humility as you embrace the culture around you. You break the limitations of your network of friends and/or people you know, which is somehow (mostly) limited to either where you live or where you work. Expanding your social interactions with other cultures lets you gain more knowledge and wisdom, learning from different points of view from different people. Talk to the locals in your choice of destination. The experience would be humbling as you hear stories of locals and their everyday lives.
Traveling serves as a "social media detox." Too much of anything is bad for you, including social media. Going somewhere with no Wi-Fi would be a great detox for your body and soul, frees your mind from all the disadvantages of modern technology which includes the internet. Travel is useless if you bring along the stress of work or the stress from your social circle. So detox and turn that Wi-Fi off or better yet leave it at home. You can post your vacay pics later when you get home.
Traveling lets you move beyond your boundaries/limitations. Unexpected things can happen, things that you don't come across with on a daily basis in your usual routine. Traveling allows you to break free from that usual routine. Those unexpected things will allow you to prove to yourself that you can do things you never thought was possible, or even things you would've never though you can do. Breaking free from the usual routine and exceed limitations, it lets you kick low self-esteem and usher in your happiness and a new air of confidence.
Apart from the wonderful experience that would stick with you forever, traveling can mold you into a better person inside out. It gives you that feel of content, making you more thankful even if you have less, provides you worldly perspective and happiness that no one can take away from you.
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