Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia – Vacationing or traveling is one way for most people to relieve fatigue and stress from daily activities. Apparently, traveling is not a bad choice because it has been proven to be beneficial for physical and mental health.
Even though it has the potential to drain the contents of their wallet, up to now there are still many people who have no problem digging deeper into their pockets to take a break from busy activities and refresh their minds. Moreover, the health benefits of holidays are common knowledge among the public.
So, what are the reasons why vacationing is good for physical and mental health? The following is the review, quoted from The South African.
1. Reduces Stress
Usually, people go on holiday to places that are unusual and have a different atmosphere from where they do their daily activities. Seeing new sights and taking a break from busy routines has been proven to reduce stress levels significantly.
In addition, “exposure” to new environments and activities can help lower levels of cortisol, a type of steroid hormone that affects how the body responds to stress; increases relaxation; and improve personal well-being.
“Taking a break from daily stressors can contribute to better mental health,” wrote The South African report, quoted Monday (15/1/2024).
2. Increase physical activity
Traveling that involves physical activity, such as walking, hiking, swimming, or exploring new destinations on foot not only helps maintain or improve physical fitness, but also releases endorphins, which are chemicals produced by the body to relieve stress and pain.
3. Stimulates the Brain
Getting to know new cultures, cuisines and languages while traveling is useful for stimulating brain function. Through these new things, your brain will be “challenged” to process new perspectives, ways of living, and solutions to solving problems.
Cognitive stimulation while on holiday is very important for maintaining brain health and is claimed to reduce the risk of cognitive decline.
4. Strengthen Social Ties
Traveling with friends, family, or meeting new people during travel is believed to strengthen social bonds.
Having positive social relationships is associated with better mental health and a lower risk of chronic disease. Moreover, traveling with other people often creates lasting memories and fosters feelings of camaraderie.
5. Increase Creativity
Exposure to diverse environments and cultures while traveling can increase a person's creativity. Because, this “exposure” is claimed to be able to open a person's mind to new ideas and perspectives, challenge personal assumptions, and expand your world view.
Apart from that, the mental flexibility gained through traveling is said to have a positive impact on a person's problem-solving skills and creativity in various aspects of life.
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