Are you already dreaming about your next getaway (while you’re still on vacation)? Counting down the days until you can escape the office politics? Or if you’re anything like me, you mainly work so you can go on vacation (somehow we have to pay for these trips).
Because let’s face it, life’s got you stressed and adulting ain’t no walk in the park. But guess what? Even when you’re chillin’ on vacation mode, the stress doesn’t magically disappear. It’s like your boss’s emails somehow finds a way to crash the party! And the notifications ghost on your phone didn’t get the memo that you turned them all off.
This is your ticket to turning stress into bliss—navigating the journey from your work desk to dreamy destinations with ease. It’s not enough to show you gorgeous pics of fabulous getaways (although we’ll definitely do that).
We’ll kick things off before departure, giving you the chance to disconnect, unwind, and fully immerse yourself the moment you reach your location.
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We will look at everyday life, from how to incorporate self-care measures throughout the weekday to tools to feel comfortable leaving work at work to how to have stress-free travel. As well as enjoy the simple pleasures and charming getaways that you will and won’t need a passport to discover. Focusing on the journey, not just the destination.
Who will benefit from this blog
- Busy women who want to prioritize work-life balance, self-care and connections
- Business travelers looking for stress-free travel solutions
- Travel organizers (incl. the Type As always planning for the group) who want easy tools and quick guides
- WFH or remote workers juggling work life boundaries
Who will not benefit from this blog
- Stress seekers and chaos lovers who see relaxation or travel as boring
- Workaholics, those who rather spend their time worker harder
- Travel enthusiasts who like the struggle and difficulty of planning trips
- Those that don’t want to slow down for the things that they love!
Why focus on women?
Why not women?
It’s important to focus on women not only because we make up the majority, around 80-85%, of travelers and decision makers but we plan and travel differently. Our travel preferences include considerations like group dynamics, family-friendly options, convenience ease, safety and a balance of adventure and relaxation.
We seek learning, culture, food, experiences, shopping, exploration, indulgence, sustainability and fresh perspective immersions.
Contrary to popular belief, women are dominating the travel industry for employment and consumers. With the rise of technology efforts, social media groups and travel influencers, travel has become more accessible to research, plan and be influenced.
Yet, the CEO’s and leaders that own the major travel companies are men and chart the direction of the marketplace, although women make up the workforce and drive majority of sales which is projected to become a $1 trillion dollar industry in 2028.
Navigating travel planning and the best experiences can be a real head-scratcher, especially when the travel biz doesn’t seem to get our vibe! It’s no wonder many of us have a hard time finding travel that really speak to us in the industry including stress-free travel solutions.
Women are the travel leaders and organizers …
- Career – Work and remote travel has increased and you book business trips, network opportunities, plan work off-site community building events or bleisure trips (business + leisure trips)
- Me Time – Instead of rage quitting your job you book a 3 night stay at a luxurious spa by yourself (cue the raise hand emoji), research a combined host retreat or workshop in a desirable destination
- Adventurer – You love travel photography, hiking, skiing, paragliding, snorkeling and try to get like-minded people together
- Wedding planner – We plan our own destination weddings, honeymoons, and friends’ bachelorette parties and bridal showers
- Mom – We do all the research and book the travel for the whole family – spring break, summer vacation, winter holidays;
- Girlfriend – You haven’t seen your besties in a long time so you try to get together for a girls trip every year (this doesn’t always happen because life but you try)
- Cousin – You’re at the family reunion and its your families’ turn to plan next year and then the committee involun-tells you
- Empty nester – The kids are out the house and you’re organizing more time with your partner or friends to savor memorable connections
More importantly as women, we juggle work, family, kids, relationships, school, businesses, house tasks, etc—i.e. adulting. There is only but so much time in the day to do life plus plan travel. And the travel planning process isn’t easy.
It takes a lot of time and energy to get everyone on board, do research, create bookings, coordinate with other travelers, pack everything on the checklist (don’t forget the kids), make sure everything runs smoothly, and remember if you turned off the stove before you left the house (Ugghh – we’ll order pizza before we leave the house next time).
And most of that is personal travel.
Ain’t nobody got time for that!
Why wellness?
Girl … we do a lot! Did you see that list up there?!
Despite leading in the travel enthusiast category, we often neglect to prioritize our self-care and enjoyment. It’s important for us to make time for the things we love amidst our busy schedules.
And if you’re still here reading this article, I’m going to tell you a secret. A secret that most professionals won’t tell you right away around burnout and the way to avoid burnout. Here is the secret sauce (POV: come closer to the screen for this whisper) … it starts with you.
It’s not up to your company, manager, or families’ responsibility to make you full (even though in some cases they might be the reason why your’e not and that’s a convo for another day … we’ll put a pin in that one).
Instead of always putting others first, you have to set boundaries and take time for yourself.
You’re in control of you. We can’t control other people.
Good eats, water, sleep, exercise, journaling, curiosity, nature, support, quality relationships are the basics to getting back to center.
In other words, give back to yourself …
- Be kind to yourself – give yourself grace, no one is perfect and has it all figured out. You’re allowed to mess up, have emotions, and setbacks. ie – self-compassion, realistic goals, self-care, forgiveness of oneself, and having a positive inner dialogue.
- Develop a relationship with yourself – Discovering who you are, what you like, and what’s important to you is key. Don’t let time pass that you wake up one day and don’t recognize yourself because you’ve given some much to everyone and everything.
- Run your own race – Don’t spend energy comparing yourself to others. Focus on your personal journey, goals, and progress rather than external pressures.
It is essential to cultivate a mindset of self-compassion, curiosity, and openness to fully embrace life’s richness and possibilities. By nurturing kindness towards oneself and maintaining a spirit of exploration, you can embark on a journey of continual growth, adventure, discovery, fulfillment and transformation.
You can have everything but it starts with you.
Why talk about work on a travel blog?
According to LinkedIn, 60% of people check work emails or take calls at least once a day on vacation.
What’s the point of vacation if you’re actively doing the thing you’re supposed to be getting away from, your mind isn’t able to fully enjoy the experience, or you are stressed several months of the year waiting for the next vacation to come around.
Whether it’s checking Slack to see if anyone has messaged you directly (guilty) or it’s just hard to get out the work mindset and mode, we tend to carry work over into our time off.
And it’s also becoming increasingly difficult to distinguish work from play, especially with the growing number of us working from home or remotely.
Women, in particular, have to juggle the responsibilities of work and family life, often feeling like superwomen. And at times feeling guilty for wanting to have it all.
We strive to build successful careers while trying to keep everything in order. It can be a chore to balance work demands with personal responsibilities, with little time for self-care and relaxation amidst a hectic schedule.
In conclusion
So while you’re daydreaming of sandy beaches and mountain hikes, and also stuck in the daily grind—dodging deadlines and adulting like a pro. Fear not my friend! Join us as we uncover ways to elevate your quality of life and slip seamlessly into vacay mode.
Practicing the tips shared throughout the blog, will help you to live your best life as a busy professional and adulting in the 21st century. And if you want to live by the words of Maxine Waters, “I’m reclaiming my time”, you’re in the right place. Work and responsibilities will always be there. Let’s put you on the to do list and enjoy the journey.
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