Travelling is something that almost everyone loves. It’s an escape from reality whether it’s a business trip, week long getaway, or a school trip to the middle of nowhere, we love it. It’s no surprise that going somewhere is good for physical well being, but there is a significant amount of scientific research that shows travelling someplace new does amazing things for your mental and emotional health. Travelling somewhere is an amazing stress killer. The stress of our day to day life distracts us from what we find actually meaningful and interesting. Thus, when we take breaks and go on little adventures, it allows us to take a minute from the hustle and bustle which is essential for our mind to relax and recharge. Not only does travelling somewhere relieve stress, it allows us to reinvent ourselves. Being in a new, foreign place can help you re-evaluate and reinvent who we are as people. Walking down a new pathway has the ability to expand our mind in ways we never realized were possible. The Forbes Journal covers three other reasons why travelling can boost our mindset. For me, travelling is not always about seeing new places, but more about escaping the old ones that eventually have a negative impact on my life. Being in the same environment for too long can be dulling in my opinion. Walking the same way to school and work, living by the same schedule day in and day out drives me insane. Which is why I find travelling to be so magical. The most recent adventure I’ve been on was the school trip to Bamfield Marine Sciences Center. It’s a weekend trip to the middle of nowhere and I love it. The escape from life, (even for only three days) can brighten my frame of mind for months. It’s a form of self care that I thrive off of. One of society's biggest irony is how disconnected we feel despite the levels of connectivity we have with technology. The constant internet and phone use is burdensome and unplugging and going somewhere and indescribable health benefits. So taking a moment to escape from reality can be life changing.
Emma O
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Connor
4/16/2018 10:40:49 am
10/10 agree, travelling can be very therapeutic for the mind
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Latham Antonissen
4/16/2018 10:41:42 am
This blog really connects with me as I can feel that doing the same routine over and over again can make you crazy. Good job Emma
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sophia ross
4/16/2018 10:44:00 am
i havent traveled alot but i love it, i always look for ways to get out of the house even walking through Diefenbaker forest i like the escape
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Janeva
4/16/2018 10:44:14 am
I totally agree! Travelling does me wonders as well! I love exploring new places because it feels as if I am walking new waters with a fresh start.
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donovan
4/16/2018 10:44:56 am
i have to admit it school is the best when you go on a field trip it just i very fun when you go for a walk on the beach for 2 and a half hours then go do work it just feels great
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Ella McMillan
4/16/2018 10:45:18 am
This blog is great and I want to go travelling now! I love how you said "how disconnected we feel despite the levels of connectivity we have with technology." Being off electronics for a couple days is such a rewarding feeling.
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Skyler welch
4/16/2018 10:46:52 am
i can totally relate to this. with my sports my schedule is the same every morning, it gets very tiring and last football season i was so overwhelmed with practice every day i got so mentally drained but then my mom took us all to parksville for 2 days and i didn't even realise til now that she did that cause she could tell i needed it and it did help me so much
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Georgia
4/16/2018 10:48:54 am
When I went to Bamfield I was unplugged from all social media or texts and emails, it felt amazing. Little trips like that really improve my mood for a couple weeks and I can remember who I am outside of school and my continuous daily life; I'm a crazy nerd who loves science and being in nature. Little trips like this are so relaxing and stress free and I think quite essential to well being
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Julia
4/16/2018 10:54:59 am
Getting away from the reality by travelling around is one of the best way to get back on track for me. Personally, eating a good meal and visiting the nice brunch places are also my favorite way! This blog is really helpful!
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Martin
9/11/2018 11:31:34 am
I love travelling, like you said going to different places is an amazing stress killer.
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Paige
9/16/2022 01:57:07 pm
I totally agree! I love to travel around for this exact reason, it's an amazing change of pace.
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