{"id":11690,"date":"2022-06-03T10:59:24","date_gmt":"2022-06-03T14:59:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/?p=11690"},"modified":"2023-07-12T09:10:09","modified_gmt":"2023-07-12T13:10:09","slug":"5-tips-for-boosting-your-travel-wellbeing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/5-tips-for-boosting-your-travel-wellbeing\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Tips for Boosting Your Travel Well-Being"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

We all know that travel can boost well-being, but how can we ensure that our vacation provides the maximum benefits? One of the best ways to boost well-being is to implement the lessons of positive psychology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Positive Psychology<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

According to Chris Peterson (one of the founding fathers of positive psychology<\/a>) the definition of positive psychology is <\/em>\u201cthe scientific study of what makes life most worth living.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Positive psychology is the scientific study of what makes life most worth living.”<\/p>Chris Peterson<\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Positive psychology has captivated the world of psychology ever since Martin Seligman pioneered the foundation in 1998. In developing a theory to support his scientific approach, Seligman and his colleagues recognized five building blocks<\/a> of well-being. These 5 building blocks promote happiness within each of us. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 5 Building Blocks of Positive Psychology<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  1. Positive emotions<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Engagement<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Relationships <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Meaning <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Accomplishment<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    As a travel psychologist, I know that we will maximize our well-being if we can design our vacation to meet some (or all) of these five pillars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Research shows that individuals with higher levels of well-being: <\/p>\n\n\n\n