By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills
Two weeks ago, my husband and I packed the car for a four-night, five-day road trip. We needed a getaway for mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual reasons. While we covered miles exploring new sights, sounds, and adventures, we relaxed. From Houston to Oklahoma to the Texas Panhandle, we strengthened our relationship, laughed, and shared our hopes and dreams for the future.
Our return home refreshed us far beyond what we imagined.
The following are 10 reasons why all of us need to consider getting away from home if only for a night. The diversion does make us more agreeable people!
- Allows muscles to relax
- Encourages good emotional health and a positive mood
- Enhances authentic and appropriate communication with those around us
- Improves our concentration and brain function
- Learn more about ourselves and the world around us
- Makes us happy
- Paves the way for less headaches, muscle fatigue, lowers blood pressure, and gives us energy
- Promotes better sleep
- Relieves stress
- Soothes our soul
How have you experienced a better mind and body in a short excursion from home? What benefits did you discover?
DiAnn’s Library Corner
Library Tip: Listening to a book while on the road doubles the adventure. Do your patrons know about your audio fiction and nonfiction titles available to enjoy?
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My take on number 4, it helps get the bugs out of my brain.
Thanks Diana, best exterminator I know!
The only road trip ahead for us is the trip to Nashville for the ACFW Gala. We’ll be staying with friends for the weekend, but at least it is a getaway for us and I’m not taking my laptop.
Looking forward to seeing you! I think my laptop is an appendage!
I love a road trip! Sometimes all my husband has to do is start saying “Go” and I am ready to get in the car. 🙂 Relaxing drive viewing God’s creations is good for the soul.
Thanks, Melissa, I have my eyes closed thinking about how much I value your words of wisdom. A relaxing drive viewing God’s creations is good for the soul!