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Six ways travel lovers can change their perspective while waiting to take off again - My San Antonio
With the summer travel season officially underway, the desire to hopscotch around the world is being tempered by the danger and uncertainty of the coronavirus pandemic. Many would-be travelers have "such a sense of learned helplessness right now," said psychologist Elizabeth Lombardo, "Like, 'I'm stuck.' "
Still, Lombardo and other experts say, adventurous souls who are waiting for travel restrictions to lift or their comfort levels to rise can experience some of the rewards of a fulfilling trip - minus the jet lag - by shifting their perspectives at home. "When we're able to think outside the box and plan something positive," she said, "that's going to really help our mood." While she noted that substitute experiences won't fully achieve the emotional impact of travel, there are benefits to experiencing some of the same cognitive effects.
With the summer travel season officially underway, the desire to hopscotch around the world is being tempered by the danger and uncertainty of the coronavirus pandemic. Many would-be travelers have "such a sense of learned helplessness right now," said psychologist Elizabeth Lombardo, "Like, 'I'm stuck.' "
Still, Lombardo and other experts say, adventurous souls who are waiting for travel restrictions to lift or their comfort levels to rise can experience some of the rewards of a fulfilling trip - minus the jet lag - by shifting their perspectives at home. "When we're able to think outside the box and plan something positive," she said, "that's going to really help our mood." While she noted that substitute experiences won't fully achieve the emotional impact of travel, there are benefits to experiencing some of the same cognitive effects.