Virtual Holidays Helping You to Beat the Holiday Blues.
Here in the UK the kids have broken up from school and have 6 weeks summer holidays. Normally for the travel industry, this is one of the busiest times of the year but with Covid many people that would normally be jetting off for a week or 2 of almost guaranteed sun are deciding to stay home instead.
Without the annual holiday abroad people may find their state of mind slipping downwards without their annual summer trip to look forward to.
So in response, I’m going to help people to travel to their favourite destination – from the comfort of their own armchair! A Virtual Holiday to help you beat the holiday blues.
Amid the anxiety, worry and grief of this pandemic, it might seem silly to focus on holidays, but they undoubtedly play a huge part in our mental health and wellbeing. From the excitement of choosing a destination and accommodation, researching everything from sights to restaurants, to the actual week or fortnight itself followed by the recollection of treasured memories, holidays really do matter.
It’s about “life experiences”, relaxation, and most importantly, escapism from everyday life. The coping process of escapism is common to many people in difficult times, and by wanting to still book a holiday, we are actively engaging in escapism behaviour. Escape is key in our mental self-care, and it can be good to seek a happy escape when things seem impossible – that feeling of ‘I just need to get away’. And of course, many forms of our regular escapisms, such as going out to the gym, bars and restaurants, are only just opening up with new restrictions in place, increasing our desire to plan ahead for getaways.
I’ve now created five free downloads to enable people to spirit their minds away to an amazing holiday destination and in doing so, take back a little of the relaxation and release they would have enjoyed had they actually been away.
Something as simple as taking a “virtual holiday” can offer a brief moment of escapism. This allows you an outlet for the stress we are continuing to face, and the energy to re-engage with life after lockdown.
My free downloads are a form of self-hypnosis, and simply require you to sit down in a quiet and comfortable spot, close your eyes, listen to my words, visualise the holiday destination, and relax.
I’ve chosen five types of holiday for the recordings – A Maldives beach resort, beautiful peaceful mountains, a safari, an American road trip, and a family holiday to Disney
So, when you are ready, take a short break, in spirit if not in body, and allow me to help you to stay positive in these difficult times.
You can access the downloads by emailing me at tamsin@tamsincooper.co.uk and please let me know how the downloads have helped you.
Until next time.
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