11 Awesome Ways to Keep Your Energy up When You Travel

Whether you’re a frequent globetrotter or someone who travels occasionally, you will definitely admit that travelling and fatigue are inseparable. But you know what? They actually aren’t.

Check out these 11 easy ways to learn how you can stay fresh and energetic on your trip. Nope, no caffeine required!

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    1. TALK TO YOUR NEIGHBOR

      Engaging in a short conversation with a fellow traveler is one of the easiest ways to stay alert while travelling on the road (or air). Talking stimulates the mind and helps you to stay fresh and energetic. Who knows, if your neighbor is a talkative girl (or a brilliant guy), you might have some fun conversations and hours will pass like minutes. However, just see how your neighbor responds when you talk. Some people do not like to be disturbed, so in that case you will have to find other ways to keep yourself engaged.

        2. JUST BREATHE

          Deep breathing has been the number one exercise to break stress for centuries. When your mind is thinking about a 100 problems at a time, it gets stressed out. The best way to counter stress while on the move is to practice deep breathing. Inhale until about 80% of your lungs are filled and exhale slowly. This will not only calm your nerves but also boost the oxygen supply to your brain.

            3. ACUPUNCTURE AND ESSENTIAL OILS

              Here’s another magic formula you can use to bring down your stress levels to zero: acupuncture. Nope, you don’t need to attend acupuncture classes. It takes some simple techniques like massaging your temple, pinching the muscle between your thumb and index finger, and gently pressing the center point of your wrist. Carry natural essential oils like lavender, eucalyptus, rosemary, lemon, basil, or peppermint. A quick inhale of your favorite flavor will awaken you and cool down your mind. A combination of soothing massage and pleasant scent is the equivalent of visiting one of the top party beaches in the world. 

                4. EAT RIGHT

                  Whether you are travelling for a couple of days or an entire week, your eating habit changes. You are on junk foods high in fat and cholesterol and low in vitamins and proteins. Make sure, at any point, your travel isn’t an excuse to deplete your body of the essential nutrients that it needs to generate energy.

                  5. MINI MASSAGES IN YOUR SEAT

                  Whether you’re travelling in a cab, bus, train or flight, one of the most frustrating things for you would be sitting on for hours without being able to stretch a muscle. In turn, this causes body pain and makes you feel tired when you land in your hotel room. However, you can overcome this problem by following simple techniques like rotating your shoulders, pulling your knees, rolling your neck clockwise, lifting your heels, and moving your ankle in circular motion. By doing these, you’re giving your tired body a mini massage and preventing body pain while travelling.  
                   

                  6. YOGA TO ENERGIZE YOUR BODY AND MIND

                  Once you are back in your hotel room, you can follow simple yoga exercises to stretch your muscles and pump some fresh oxygen to your brain. Half Dog, Standard Hip Opener, Standing Big Toe Pose, Forward Bend, Extended Side Angle, and Virabhadrasana II are particularly helpful for travelers. Do look up the web for detailed explanation on how to execute these simple yoga workouts.

                  The best thing about these exercises is that, they help rejuvenate your upper and lower body and relax your mind in less than 10 minutes. When you sit in uneasy postures, your spine is the first part of the body that suffers. But fortunately for you, yoga helps you to practice the right pose and helps to strengthen your backbone and neck bone.

                  Additionally if you wish, you can even try other home exercises like sit ups and pushups to burn some extra calories that you accumulated in that can of coke on the way.

                  7. MEDITATE

                  We already discussed deep breathing earlier in the post. Now, let’s go a step further. Practice meditation. It’s an age-old exercise to burst stress and anxiety. Ultimately, it saves you from getting burnt out while travelling. If you haven’t tried meditation before, never worry. Use your phone and just look up the web for simple self-help mediation videos demonstrated by experts. If you are in the train or bus, then watching a couple of videos will keep you engaged and ultimately save you from getting bored. The biggest challenge for any human is to control the thousand thoughts that pop up in the mind. However, meditation can help clear your mind from unwanted thoughts and infuse positivity.

                  8. STAY HYDRATED

                  Eight glasses of water is the bare minimum any individual should drink in a day. But when you are on the road (or air), it’s more likely that you forget to take your required quota of water. Don’t think that 2 liters of coke will quench your thirst. It’s recommended that you avoid taking beverages while travelling. They are full of bad calories that could easily make you feel lazy. Instead, take cold water or warm water according to the climate. The more you stay hydrated, the more oxygen your brain gets and the more energetic you will feel.  

                  9. TAKE CARE OF YOUR EYES AND SKIN

                  Taking care of your beauty might go deep into your skin, but the benefits of maintaining good hygiene while travelling go much deeper. Your skill is exposed to dirt, mud, and dust while travelling. Make sure to take a clean bath in cold water to get rid of the dirt from your skin. This will not only make cool your body but also make you feel fresh.

                  If it’s a daylong journey that you’re on and if you’re unable to get to the hotel room while travelling, then just splash some cold water on your face and wear a bit of makeup to feel fresh. Moisturizers are always great for the skin, particularly for dry skin.

                  Another area that needs attention is your eyes. Your internal temperature goes up when you sit for hours, and it’s your eyes that show early symptoms of tiredness. Red eye and puffiness are not so uncommon among travellers. You can carry eye drops or cucumber to cool your eyes. If not, you can simply wet your towel and place it on your eyes and relax for some time.

                  10. ENTERTAIN WISELY

                  Travelling is not just about enjoying some scenic sights, but it’s also a great time for entertainment. Listen to music, explore entertainment-friendly gadgets, writing about your experience in a book, read magazines, watch movies on a portable DVD player, play games on your phone, do crosswords and puzzles, or check out social media updates. Can you think of better entertainment options while travelling to beat boredom?

                  11. SLEEP

                  Last but not the least, sleep. During a long journey, it’s important that you switch off your mind for a few good minutes to get some inner peace. Gift yourself a 20-minute nap while you’re on the move. You must have an idea of how long your journey is going to be. Plan accordingly and take a quick nap an hour before you reach your destination. This will help you to land down with a clear, rested mind.

                   

                  *This great and informative guest post is brought to you by Cathy D'Souza of www.togetherweek.com*

                   

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                  Cathy is the writer and social media strategist at togetherweek.com, a site that brings you the very best of information about party locations from around the world. She loves exploring new places, meeting new people and learning new things from them .

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