Live happy tip of the day: Travel the world, be a happier soul

Did you know travelling is the best way to escape increasing stress? Find out how it will help you to be happier than before

Because of today's busy lifestyle and increasing work pressure, people hardly make time for long vacations and trips. The idea of de-stressing has literally narrowed down to roaming in the malls, going out for a dinner and taking a stroll in the park. These are good and effective ways to tackle day-to-day stress levels but if you want to be stress-free and have a peaceful mind for a decent period of time, you need a vacation, where you just escape all your work-related worries.

A study by Jeroen Nawijn and colleagues actually found out that vacationers or people who occasionally take long trips display a higher degree of pre-trip as well as post-trip happiness. Here's how travelling and tourism helps you to be a happier soul.

• You learn new concepts, cultures and customs, which impacts the way perceive the world around you. It's broadens your perspective
• It helps you to be more compassionate towards others, which will definitely help you when you resume work
• It relaxes your mind and helps you find peace, which is the most important thing you need in your life to be happy. Here's more information on how travelling helps you reduce stress and anxiety

So plan a vacation today. After all, it's better to be a fool who travels a lot than to be wise and see nothing at all.

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