Life Kit Going home for the holidays? Here's how to cope with travel stress
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Nov 25, 2024 
Dan Harris, host of the mindfulness podcast 10% Happier, shares valuable insights on managing holiday travel stress. He discusses effective techniques like 'straw breathing' and singing to ease anxiety. The conversation dives into the emotional challenges of family gatherings, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a positive mindset and setting boundaries. Harris encourages listeners to embrace discomfort, using mindfulness and humor to transform stressful travel experiences into opportunities for personal growth.
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Mindfulness for Travel Frustrations
- Curb frustration while traveling by using mindfulness techniques.
- Try a half-smile, cheerful music, deep breathing, or singing your worries aloud.
Mindfulness for Physical Discomfort
- Manage physical discomfort, like needing to use the restroom, with mindfulness.
- Focus directly on the sensation or distract yourself by focusing on something else.
Managing Emotional Discomfort
- Address emotional discomfort caused by others by communicating your needs.
- Politely yet firmly draw boundaries or address their behavior.