A recent study showed that more people than ever are having trouble being alone. Indeed, the average amount of time a person can be without someone by their side before they start feeling anxious is around ten minutes. Ten minutes! When did we all become so dependent on each other? Because there are times when you need to be by yourself, there is power in taking the time to figure out how to be so. And one of the best – not to mention fun – ways to do this is take a trip by yourself. It is nowhere near as scary as you might think; in fact, it’s the opposite! Here are five reasons why you should consider taking a trip without your trusty pals by your side.
It’s Out Of Your Comfort Zone
Traveling with someone we know is, of course, enjoyable, but it’s akin to having a crutch with us. There’s no reason to venture out of your comfort zone when you’ve got someone you love by your side! Traveling by yourself takes this crutch away from you. And instead of falling under the pressure of being out of your comfort zone, you’ll find that you didn’t need the crutch at all! You’re much more capable than you think you are, it’s just that you’ve never really given it a try before.
You’ll Meet People
Traveling alone doesn’t mean doing everything all on your lonesome. And why should it? Traveling is all about meeting other people! When you’re with a partner or best friend, the temptation is to just stick together, rather than talk with others. All that time, you’re missing out on the chance to hear other people’s story. Join a tour like those offered by www.wheelandanchor.ca, and you’ll be able to experience the joy of traveling by yourself yet still feel part of a group. It’s a convenient way to meet a lot of new people, who will likely have become friends by the end of the trip!
You Can Try on a New Skin
We love our friends and family, of course we do, but they tend to pigeonhole us a little. If we want to try something completely different, then it’s “out of character,” even if it has been a part of us all of our lives. When you’re traveling by yourself, you’re not tied to people’s conception of you. No-one knows you out there; you can be whoever you want to be.
You’ll Focus More
You’ve got ways of being, in-jokes, and plenty of other things with your friend or partner. When you’re with them, you’re in your “relationship bubble,” which tends to block out a lot of things that aren’t inside it. By traveling by yourself, you’ll be more likely to focus on what’s right in front of you. You’ll likely have a deeper appreciation for the places you’re visiting all because you have the headspace require to see them properly.
Traveling by yourself is great, give it a go!
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