Travel Tuesday

Stress plays a huge factor in determining what type of mental health we have. Elevated stress can literally make us ill. A great way to destress is to remove yourself from stress. Travel is an amazing way to get things off your shoulders and will lead you down the road to a healthier lifestyle physically and mentally.

We recognize the desperate need for a healthier spiritual fitness plan & vacationing is one of the most important focus areas. A change in surroundings doesn’t have to cost an arm & a leg. A simple hike on a local path or even plane hopping to a far away destination will aide in reversing the effects of stress. The positive effects that white sands & clear waters have on our souls is somewhat medicinal.

As black people, we should NOT be afraid to travel. While planning a destination get away, it’s important to know where you are going, how much money it will take and what activities you will partake in. We do not want to increase stress while arranging a trip designed to decrease it. A travel agent could help level out some of the stress and can also aide you in finding better deals and extend your stay for a lower cost. If you know of any black travel agents, please leave their contact info below in the comments section. In future Travel Tuesday post, I want to be able to share some great summertime travel deals and ideas with the ILL family. This is another awesome way of keeping our money in community.

In closing, it doesn’t matter if you are laying on a golden brown beach or even visiting the snowy slopes, get out there, take a deep breath as you take it all in. Pack a bag but leave the stress at home.