Ever go on a trip and feel blah about it or guilty for not enjoying it?
Experts say vacation guilt is common and offer tips handling it.
Vacation guilt is common, experts say, but it can be avoided.
It may sound odd to associate guilt with vacationing, a concept thats supposed to be carefree and relaxing.
Expectations not aligning with reality can lead to disappointment, which is amajor facet of guilt.
You may get so task-oriented with the vacation that youre not mindful of the experience.
clinical psychologist, life fulfillment expert, and author ofDate Smart,Joy From Fear, andAging Joyfully
This is another offshoot of setting unrealistic expectations.
Figure out exactly what you want out of the experiencewithin reasonand orient your itinerary and planning around achieving that.
However, the trouble arises when you stew in it and ruminate.
Think aboutwhyyou feel guilty, and then draw conclusions from those lessons.
To actually do this, remember that guilt is a signal of something else.
A quick reality check can help stop a guilt spiral.
Guilt itself is just an emotion, and the question becomes what is it telling you?
Examine the facts behind the feeling.
Examine these feelings, then use them as takeaways for next time, advise Dr. Norris and Dr. Manly.
clinical psychologist, life fulfillment expert, and author ofDate Smart,Joy From Fear, andAging Joyfully
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