{"id":24295,"date":"2024-07-11T12:15:35","date_gmt":"2024-07-11T16:15:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/?p=24295"},"modified":"2024-10-15T05:35:20","modified_gmt":"2024-10-15T09:35:20","slug":"mental-health-tips-when-on-vacation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/mental-health-tips-when-on-vacation\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Mental Health Tips When on Vacation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>Even if you&#8217;re super excited about your vacation, it can stir up anxiety. With these eight simple mental health tips, you can ditch the stress \u2014 feeling relaxed and ready to soak up every moment.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Vacations are supposed to be a mental health boost, and many of us get a thrill just from planning the next big trip. But sometimes, the excitement can morph into pressure, turning our much-anticipated getaway into a bundle of stress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is even tougher if you already struggle with stress or an anxiety disorder. Worrying about finding therapy abroad or handling panic attacks while away can add to your list of concerns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The good news? It doesn\u2019t have to be that way. With some simple mental health tips you can preempt any anxieties and enjoy your vacation to the fullest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Eight Mental Health Tips for an Enjoyable Vacation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"583\" data-public-id=\"magazine\/close-up-of-smiling-woman-making-heart-shape-with-hands-Kar-Tr-iStock\/close-up-of-smiling-woman-making-heart-shape-with-hands-Kar-Tr-iStock.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"24297\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_1024,h_583,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1718208765\/magazine\/close-up-of-smiling-woman-making-heart-shape-with-hands-Kar-Tr-iStock\/close-up-of-smiling-woman-making-heart-shape-with-hands-Kar-Tr-iStock.jpg?_i=AA\" alt=\"close up of smiling woman making heart shape with hands\" class=\"wp-post-24295 wp-image-24297\" data-format=\"webp\" data-transformations=\"c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\" data-version=\"1718208765\" data-seo=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_1024,h_583,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1718208765\/magazine\/close-up-of-smiling-woman-making-heart-shape-with-hands-Kar-Tr-iStock\/close-up-of-smiling-woman-making-heart-shape-with-hands-Kar-Tr-iStock.jpg?_i=AA 1024w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_300,h_171,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1718208765\/magazine\/close-up-of-smiling-woman-making-heart-shape-with-hands-Kar-Tr-iStock\/close-up-of-smiling-woman-making-heart-shape-with-hands-Kar-Tr-iStock.jpg?_i=AA 300w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_768,h_437,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1718208765\/magazine\/close-up-of-smiling-woman-making-heart-shape-with-hands-Kar-Tr-iStock\/close-up-of-smiling-woman-making-heart-shape-with-hands-Kar-Tr-iStock.jpg?_i=AA 768w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_1536,h_874,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1718208765\/magazine\/close-up-of-smiling-woman-making-heart-shape-with-hands-Kar-Tr-iStock\/close-up-of-smiling-woman-making-heart-shape-with-hands-Kar-Tr-iStock.jpg?_i=AA 1536w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_1200,h_683,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1718208765\/magazine\/close-up-of-smiling-woman-making-heart-shape-with-hands-Kar-Tr-iStock\/close-up-of-smiling-woman-making-heart-shape-with-hands-Kar-Tr-iStock.jpg?_i=AA 1200w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_1440,h_820,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1718208765\/magazine\/close-up-of-smiling-woman-making-heart-shape-with-hands-Kar-Tr-iStock\/close-up-of-smiling-woman-making-heart-shape-with-hands-Kar-Tr-iStock.jpg?_i=AA 1440w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_600,h_342,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1718208765\/magazine\/close-up-of-smiling-woman-making-heart-shape-with-hands-Kar-Tr-iStock\/close-up-of-smiling-woman-making-heart-shape-with-hands-Kar-Tr-iStock.jpg?_i=AA 600w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1718208765\/magazine\/close-up-of-smiling-woman-making-heart-shape-with-hands-Kar-Tr-iStock\/close-up-of-smiling-woman-making-heart-shape-with-hands-Kar-Tr-iStock.jpg?_i=AA 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Vacations are meant to be a time of relaxation and adventure, but sometimes the excitement can turn into anxiety. Whether it\u2019s worrying about work piling up, dealing with a panic attack far from home or sticking to a tight budget, travel can come with its own stressors. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But don\u2019t let these concerns ruin your trip! With a few proactive steps, you can ensure your vacation is as enjoyable and stress-free as possible. Here are eight essential mental health tips to help you make the most of your vacation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-connect-with-an-online-therapist-before-you-leave\">1. Connect with an online therapist before you leave<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Connecting with an online therapist (or even <a href=\"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/wellness-travel-coach\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">travel coach<\/a>) before your vacation gives you a chance to build a relationship that will be a source of comfort and security when you\u2019re on vacation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Talking to a therapist will also help you identify potential triggers and learn coping strategies so that you can better handle or prevent any mental health problems. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re already taking mental health medications, talk to your doctor and ensure that you have enough meds for the duration of your trip and carry the necessary documentation to facilitate refills or medical assistance if needed. And if cost is an issue, consider using <a href=\"https:\/\/www.everydayhealth.com\/emotional-health\/free-online-therapy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">free online therapy services<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-be-realistic-with-expectations-but-open-to-enjoying-new-experiences\">2. Be realistic with expectations but open to enjoying new experiences<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Being realistic with expectations but open to enjoying new experiences on vacation is the key to reducing pressure and enjoying a sense of relaxation and fulfillment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To achieve this, try to set flexible goals, embrace spontaneity and focus on the present moment rather than rigidly adhering to a pre-planned itinerary. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Allow yourself to explore and embrace whatever opportunities arise, balancing adventure with moments of rest. This will also help you better adjust to unforeseen events that may derail vacation plans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-plan-your-work-so-that-you-won-t-return-to-a-backlog\">3. Plan your work so that you won\u2019t return to a backlog<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the biggest sources of anxiety and stress for most people when on vacation, is the dread that they feel about returning to a huge backlog of work. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Research shows that this can ruin your vacation and greatly diminish the mental health benefits of vacationing. Try to plan your work, even putting in some extra time if necessary, so that most of the work that would pile up is taken care of before you leave.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-make-contingency-plans-in-case-of-an-emergency\">4. Make contingency plans in case of an emergency<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have a contingency plan before your vacation even begins, it provides peace of mind and helps alleviate anxiety, allowing you to relax and enjoy your time away. To plan, you can research local medical facilities, save emergency contact information and ensure you have access to the resources necessary for an emergency, such as medications or travel insurance.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-public-id=\"magazine\/woman-practicing-morning-mindfulness-with-cup-of-tea-Jasmina007-iStock\/woman-practicing-morning-mindfulness-with-cup-of-tea-Jasmina007-iStock.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"24299\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_1024,h_683,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1718208774\/magazine\/woman-practicing-morning-mindfulness-with-cup-of-tea-Jasmina007-iStock\/woman-practicing-morning-mindfulness-with-cup-of-tea-Jasmina007-iStock.jpg?_i=AA\" alt=\"woman on porch practicing morning mindfulness with cup of tea\" class=\"wp-post-24295 wp-image-24299\" data-format=\"webp\" data-transformations=\"c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\" data-version=\"1718208774\" data-seo=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_1024,h_683,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1718208774\/magazine\/woman-practicing-morning-mindfulness-with-cup-of-tea-Jasmina007-iStock\/woman-practicing-morning-mindfulness-with-cup-of-tea-Jasmina007-iStock.jpg?_i=AA 1024w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_300,h_200,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1718208774\/magazine\/woman-practicing-morning-mindfulness-with-cup-of-tea-Jasmina007-iStock\/woman-practicing-morning-mindfulness-with-cup-of-tea-Jasmina007-iStock.jpg?_i=AA 300w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_768,h_512,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1718208774\/magazine\/woman-practicing-morning-mindfulness-with-cup-of-tea-Jasmina007-iStock\/woman-practicing-morning-mindfulness-with-cup-of-tea-Jasmina007-iStock.jpg?_i=AA 768w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_1536,h_1024,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1718208774\/magazine\/woman-practicing-morning-mindfulness-with-cup-of-tea-Jasmina007-iStock\/woman-practicing-morning-mindfulness-with-cup-of-tea-Jasmina007-iStock.jpg?_i=AA 1536w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_1200,h_800,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1718208774\/magazine\/woman-practicing-morning-mindfulness-with-cup-of-tea-Jasmina007-iStock\/woman-practicing-morning-mindfulness-with-cup-of-tea-Jasmina007-iStock.jpg?_i=AA 1200w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_1440,h_960,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1718208774\/magazine\/woman-practicing-morning-mindfulness-with-cup-of-tea-Jasmina007-iStock\/woman-practicing-morning-mindfulness-with-cup-of-tea-Jasmina007-iStock.jpg?_i=AA 1440w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_600,h_400,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1718208774\/magazine\/woman-practicing-morning-mindfulness-with-cup-of-tea-Jasmina007-iStock\/woman-practicing-morning-mindfulness-with-cup-of-tea-Jasmina007-iStock.jpg?_i=AA 600w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1718208774\/magazine\/woman-practicing-morning-mindfulness-with-cup-of-tea-Jasmina007-iStock\/woman-practicing-morning-mindfulness-with-cup-of-tea-Jasmina007-iStock.jpg?_i=AA 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-start-practicing-meditation-and-other-relaxation-techniques-in-advance\">5. Start practicing meditation and other relaxation techniques in advance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Practicing meditation and other relaxation techniques ahead of your vacation will help you build a foundation of mindfulness and stress management skills, which will come in handy on your vacation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These mindfulness techniques will help cultivate a sense of calm and resilience, making it easier to cope with any potential stressors or challenges that may arise while on vacation. This will also enhance your ability to fully engage in and enjoy the present moment, maximizing the benefits of your vacation experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-6-set-a-realistic-budget-that-leaves-some-room-for-flexibility\">6. Set a realistic budget that leaves some room for flexibility<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Set a realistic budget that gives you some leeway as this helps reduce financial stress and allows you to relax while on vacation. By planning and allocating funds for unexpected expenses or spontaneous activities, you can enjoy your time away without worrying about exceeding your budget or compromising your financial stability. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The practice will give you a sense of freedom while providing some control over expenditure so that you can still have peace of mind.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-7-exercise-or-stay-active-at-your-vacation-destination\">7. Exercise or stay active at your vacation destination<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The benefits of regular exercise or physical activity do not pause when you\u2019re on vacation, so make it a point to stay active. Physical activity is one of the best antidotes to stress, improving your mood and overall well-being. Physical activity is great for your mental health as it triggers the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5928534\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">release of endorphins<\/a>, which are natural mood boosters, that can alleviate symptoms of anxiety and depression.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-8-carry-a-stress-relief-kit\">8. Carry a stress relief kit<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A stress relief kit is just as important as a first aid kit if you\u2019re concerned about your mental health. To create a stress relief kit, consider including items like calming essential oils, stress balls or fidget toys, and a journal for writing down thoughts and feelings. You can also store soothing music on your phone or subscribe to a guided meditation app to help you de-stress and unwind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-vacation-without-stress\">Vacation Without Stress<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Vacations should be a time for relaxation and joy, yet the pressure to have a perfect getaway can cause stress and anxiety, especially for those with existing mental health concerns. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re worried about access to therapy abroad or how to handle unexpected panic attacks, these eight mental health tips will help you prepare for and fully enjoy your vacation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From connecting with an online therapist and setting realistic expectations to staying active and packing a stress relief kit, we\u2019ve got you covered for a smooth, stress-free travel experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-about-vacayou\">About Vacayou <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At Vacayou [pronounced VACAY &#8211; YOU], we believe that travel has the power to change lives. The power to <strong>revive, rejuvenate and redirect your inner wellness warrior<\/strong>. And that\u2019s why we\u2019re here. Vacayou brings the world of wellness travel to you!<br><br>No matter how far or how adventurous, our team scours the globe to curate the best in wellness travel. However, the booking process can often be time-consuming and complicated. We\u2019ve made it much easier to <strong>search, discover, and book wellness and active vacations<\/strong>. With Vacayou\u2019s Instant Book, <strong>your dream wellness getaway is now just one click away<\/strong>.<br><br>Start the trip of your lifetime today, with <a href=\"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/\">Vacayou<\/a>. We are here to help create a healthier global community through wellness and active travel.&nbsp;<br><br>To keep up with the latest wellness trends and experiences, be sure to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/signup.vacayou.com\/en-us\/newsletter-opt-in\">subscribe to our newsletter<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Even if you&#8217;re super excited about your vacation, it can stir up anxiety. With these eight simple mental health tips, you can ditch the stress \u2014 feeling relaxed and ready&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":24298,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"content-type":"","_lmt_disableupdate":"","_lmt_disable":"","loftocean_post_format_gallery":"","loftocean_post_format_gallery_ids":"","loftocean_post_format_gallery_urls":"","loftocean_post_format_video_id":"","loftocean_post_format_video_url":"","loftocean_post_format_video_type":"","loftocean_post_format_video":"","loftocean_post_format_audio_type":"","loftocean_post_format_audio_url":"","loftocean_post_format_audio_id":"","loftocean_post_format_audio":"","fallsky_single_post_hide_thumbnail":"","fallsky_single_post_template":"","fallsky_single_post_sidebar":"","loftocean-featured-post":"","loftocean-like-count":0,"loftocean-view-count":2094,"loftocean_post_co_authors":"","loftocean_single_post_author_order":"","fallsky_page_header_layout":"","fallsky_hide_before_page_content_ad":"","fallsky_hide_after_page_content_ad":"","_cloudinary_featured_overwrite":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1808],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-24295","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-travel-tips-travel-well"},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.2 (Yoast SEO v27.4) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>8 Mental Health Tips When on Vacation - Vacayou Travel<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Even if you&#039;re super excited about your vacation, it can stir up anxiety. Use these eight mental health tips to help ditch the stress.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/mental-health-tips-when-on-vacation\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"8 Mental Health Tips When on Vacation\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Even if you&#039;re super excited about your vacation, it can stir up anxiety. Use these eight mental health tips to help ditch the stress.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/mental-health-tips-when-on-vacation\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Vacayou Travel\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:author\" content=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/vacayoutravel\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2024-07-11T16:15:35+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2024-10-15T09:35:20+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1718208782\/magazine\/close-up-sunset-portrait-of-woman-with-eyes-closed-simonapilolla-iStock\/close-up-sunset-portrait-of-woman-with-eyes-closed-simonapilolla-iStock.jpg?_i=AA\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"1920\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"816\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"Vacayou\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:creator\" content=\"@https:\/\/twitter.com\/vacayoutravel\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"Vacayou\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"6 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/vacayou.com\\\/magazine\\\/mental-health-tips-when-on-vacation\\\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/vacayou.com\\\/magazine\\\/mental-health-tips-when-on-vacation\\\/\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"Vacayou\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/vacayou.com\\\/magazine\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/person\\\/5db1a6d488b03552b766f54d36bb4536\"},\"headline\":\"8 Mental Health Tips When on Vacation\",\"datePublished\":\"2024-07-11T16:15:35+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2024-10-15T09:35:20+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/vacayou.com\\\/magazine\\\/mental-health-tips-when-on-vacation\\\/\"},\"wordCount\":1172,\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/vacayou.com\\\/magazine\\\/#organization\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/vacayou.com\\\/magazine\\\/mental-health-tips-when-on-vacation\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/res.cloudinary.com\\\/vacayou\\\/images\\\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\\\/f_webp,q_auto\\\/v1718208782\\\/magazine\\\/close-up-sunset-portrait-of-woman-with-eyes-closed-simonapilolla-iStock\\\/close-up-sunset-portrait-of-woman-with-eyes-closed-simonapilolla-iStock.jpg?_i=AA\",\"articleSection\":[\"Travel Tips\"],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/vacayou.com\\\/magazine\\\/mental-health-tips-when-on-vacation\\\/\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/vacayou.com\\\/magazine\\\/mental-health-tips-when-on-vacation\\\/\",\"name\":\"8 Mental Health Tips When on Vacation - Vacayou Travel\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/vacayou.com\\\/magazine\\\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/vacayou.com\\\/magazine\\\/mental-health-tips-when-on-vacation\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/vacayou.com\\\/magazine\\\/mental-health-tips-when-on-vacation\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/res.cloudinary.com\\\/vacayou\\\/images\\\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\\\/f_webp,q_auto\\\/v1718208782\\\/magazine\\\/close-up-sunset-portrait-of-woman-with-eyes-closed-simonapilolla-iStock\\\/close-up-sunset-portrait-of-woman-with-eyes-closed-simonapilolla-iStock.jpg?_i=AA\",\"datePublished\":\"2024-07-11T16:15:35+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2024-10-15T09:35:20+00:00\",\"description\":\"Even if you're super excited about your vacation, it can stir up anxiety. Use these eight mental health tips to help ditch the stress.\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/vacayou.com\\\/magazine\\\/mental-health-tips-when-on-vacation\\\/#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/vacayou.com\\\/magazine\\\/mental-health-tips-when-on-vacation\\\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/vacayou.com\\\/magazine\\\/mental-health-tips-when-on-vacation\\\/#primaryimage\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/res.cloudinary.com\\\/vacayou\\\/images\\\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\\\/f_webp,q_auto\\\/v1718208782\\\/magazine\\\/close-up-sunset-portrait-of-woman-with-eyes-closed-simonapilolla-iStock\\\/close-up-sunset-portrait-of-woman-with-eyes-closed-simonapilolla-iStock.jpg?_i=AA\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/res.cloudinary.com\\\/vacayou\\\/images\\\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\\\/f_webp,q_auto\\\/v1718208782\\\/magazine\\\/close-up-sunset-portrait-of-woman-with-eyes-closed-simonapilolla-iStock\\\/close-up-sunset-portrait-of-woman-with-eyes-closed-simonapilolla-iStock.jpg?_i=AA\",\"width\":1920,\"height\":816,\"caption\":\"close up sunset portrait of woman with eyes closed\"},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/vacayou.com\\\/magazine\\\/mental-health-tips-when-on-vacation\\\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\\\/\\\/vacayou.com\\\/magazine\\\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"8 Mental Health Tips When on Vacation\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/vacayou.com\\\/magazine\\\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/vacayou.com\\\/magazine\\\/\",\"name\":\"Vacayou Travel\",\"description\":\"Breathe into wellness with travel inspiration\",\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/vacayou.com\\\/magazine\\\/#organization\"},\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\\\/\\\/vacayou.com\\\/magazine\\\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":{\"@type\":\"PropertyValueSpecification\",\"valueRequired\":true,\"valueName\":\"search_term_string\"}}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/vacayou.com\\\/magazine\\\/#organization\",\"name\":\"Vacayou Travel\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/vacayou.com\\\/magazine\\\/\",\"logo\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/vacayou.com\\\/magazine\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/logo\\\/image\\\/\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/res.cloudinary.com\\\/vacayou\\\/images\\\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\\\/f_webp,q_auto\\\/v1650993667\\\/magazine\\\/cropped-Vacayou-Logo-10365C\\\/cropped-Vacayou-Logo-10365C.png?_i=AA\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/res.cloudinary.com\\\/vacayou\\\/images\\\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\\\/f_webp,q_auto\\\/v1650993667\\\/magazine\\\/cropped-Vacayou-Logo-10365C\\\/cropped-Vacayou-Logo-10365C.png?_i=AA\",\"width\":552,\"height\":122,\"caption\":\"Vacayou Travel\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/vacayou.com\\\/magazine\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/logo\\\/image\\\/\"}},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/vacayou.com\\\/magazine\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/person\\\/5db1a6d488b03552b766f54d36bb4536\",\"name\":\"Vacayou\",\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/secure.gravatar.com\\\/avatar\\\/fdd2fb9d71ea63935cc9092c8a0efe32e6f3d34d900368acf8519160a5908aac?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/secure.gravatar.com\\\/avatar\\\/fdd2fb9d71ea63935cc9092c8a0efe32e6f3d34d900368acf8519160a5908aac?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/secure.gravatar.com\\\/avatar\\\/fdd2fb9d71ea63935cc9092c8a0efe32e6f3d34d900368acf8519160a5908aac?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"caption\":\"Vacayou\"},\"description\":\"Vacayou magazine inspires, motivates and educates the wellness traveler by delivering content to a like-minded community. Our team of talented writers is knowledgeable and passionate. By sharing their wellness experiences and travel expertise, they empower our readers to blaze their own trails.\",\"sameAs\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/www.facebook.com\\\/vacayoutravel\",\"https:\\\/\\\/www.instagram.com\\\/vacayoutravel\\\/\",\"https:\\\/\\\/www.linkedin.com\\\/company\\\/vacayou\\\/\",\"https:\\\/\\\/www.pinterest.com\\\/vacayoutravel\\\/\",\"https:\\\/\\\/x.com\\\/https:\\\/\\\/twitter.com\\\/vacayoutravel\"],\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/vacayou.com\\\/magazine\\\/author\\\/vacayou\\\/\"}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO Premium plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"8 Mental Health Tips When on Vacation - Vacayou Travel","description":"Even if you're super excited about your vacation, it can stir up anxiety. Use these eight mental health tips to help ditch the stress.","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/mental-health-tips-when-on-vacation\/","og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"8 Mental Health Tips When on Vacation","og_description":"Even if you're super excited about your vacation, it can stir up anxiety. Use these eight mental health tips to help ditch the stress.","og_url":"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/mental-health-tips-when-on-vacation\/","og_site_name":"Vacayou Travel","article_author":"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/vacayoutravel","article_published_time":"2024-07-11T16:15:35+00:00","article_modified_time":"2024-10-15T09:35:20+00:00","og_image":[{"width":1920,"height":816,"url":"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1718208782\/magazine\/close-up-sunset-portrait-of-woman-with-eyes-closed-simonapilolla-iStock\/close-up-sunset-portrait-of-woman-with-eyes-closed-simonapilolla-iStock.jpg?_i=AA","type":"image\/jpeg"}],"author":"Vacayou","twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_creator":"@https:\/\/twitter.com\/vacayoutravel","twitter_misc":{"Written by":"Vacayou","Est. reading time":"6 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/mental-health-tips-when-on-vacation\/#article","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/mental-health-tips-when-on-vacation\/"},"author":{"name":"Vacayou","@id":"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/#\/schema\/person\/5db1a6d488b03552b766f54d36bb4536"},"headline":"8 Mental Health Tips When on Vacation","datePublished":"2024-07-11T16:15:35+00:00","dateModified":"2024-10-15T09:35:20+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/mental-health-tips-when-on-vacation\/"},"wordCount":1172,"publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/#organization"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/mental-health-tips-when-on-vacation\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1718208782\/magazine\/close-up-sunset-portrait-of-woman-with-eyes-closed-simonapilolla-iStock\/close-up-sunset-portrait-of-woman-with-eyes-closed-simonapilolla-iStock.jpg?_i=AA","articleSection":["Travel Tips"],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/mental-health-tips-when-on-vacation\/","url":"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/mental-health-tips-when-on-vacation\/","name":"8 Mental Health Tips When on Vacation - Vacayou Travel","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/mental-health-tips-when-on-vacation\/#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/mental-health-tips-when-on-vacation\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1718208782\/magazine\/close-up-sunset-portrait-of-woman-with-eyes-closed-simonapilolla-iStock\/close-up-sunset-portrait-of-woman-with-eyes-closed-simonapilolla-iStock.jpg?_i=AA","datePublished":"2024-07-11T16:15:35+00:00","dateModified":"2024-10-15T09:35:20+00:00","description":"Even if you're super excited about your vacation, it can stir up anxiety. Use these eight mental health tips to help ditch the stress.","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/mental-health-tips-when-on-vacation\/#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/mental-health-tips-when-on-vacation\/"]}]},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/mental-health-tips-when-on-vacation\/#primaryimage","url":"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1718208782\/magazine\/close-up-sunset-portrait-of-woman-with-eyes-closed-simonapilolla-iStock\/close-up-sunset-portrait-of-woman-with-eyes-closed-simonapilolla-iStock.jpg?_i=AA","contentUrl":"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1718208782\/magazine\/close-up-sunset-portrait-of-woman-with-eyes-closed-simonapilolla-iStock\/close-up-sunset-portrait-of-woman-with-eyes-closed-simonapilolla-iStock.jpg?_i=AA","width":1920,"height":816,"caption":"close up sunset portrait of woman with eyes closed"},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/mental-health-tips-when-on-vacation\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"8 Mental Health Tips When on Vacation"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/#website","url":"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/","name":"Vacayou Travel","description":"Breathe into wellness with travel inspiration","publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/#organization"},"potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/#organization","name":"Vacayou Travel","url":"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1650993667\/magazine\/cropped-Vacayou-Logo-10365C\/cropped-Vacayou-Logo-10365C.png?_i=AA","contentUrl":"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1650993667\/magazine\/cropped-Vacayou-Logo-10365C\/cropped-Vacayou-Logo-10365C.png?_i=AA","width":552,"height":122,"caption":"Vacayou Travel"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/"}},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/#\/schema\/person\/5db1a6d488b03552b766f54d36bb4536","name":"Vacayou","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/fdd2fb9d71ea63935cc9092c8a0efe32e6f3d34d900368acf8519160a5908aac?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/fdd2fb9d71ea63935cc9092c8a0efe32e6f3d34d900368acf8519160a5908aac?s=96&d=mm&r=g","contentUrl":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/fdd2fb9d71ea63935cc9092c8a0efe32e6f3d34d900368acf8519160a5908aac?s=96&d=mm&r=g","caption":"Vacayou"},"description":"Vacayou magazine inspires, motivates and educates the wellness traveler by delivering content to a like-minded community. Our team of talented writers is knowledgeable and passionate. By sharing their wellness experiences and travel expertise, they empower our readers to blaze their own trails.","sameAs":["https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/vacayoutravel","https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/vacayoutravel\/","https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/vacayou\/","https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/vacayoutravel\/","https:\/\/x.com\/https:\/\/twitter.com\/vacayoutravel"],"url":"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/author\/vacayou\/"}]}},"modified_by":"Shelly Nyqvist","jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1718208782\/magazine\/close-up-sunset-portrait-of-woman-with-eyes-closed-simonapilolla-iStock\/close-up-sunset-portrait-of-woman-with-eyes-closed-simonapilolla-iStock.jpg?_i=AA","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24295","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/7"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=24295"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24295\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":26123,"href":"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24295\/revisions\/26123"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/24298"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=24295"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=24295"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=24295"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}