The Power ofSolo Travel

While it may be comforting for some to go aboutthe routine of their daily lives, there comes a timewhen you may want to reassess how you envision

where you would like your life to be. Althoughthere is no set age or life stage that initiates thistype of mental reassessment, some people at a

certain point may feel the need to break away fromthe cubicle, classroom or their desk jobs to fulfill an

emotional need that has yet to be met.

One woman in particular named Britny West took itupon herself to bravely leave her corporate job, sell all

of her possessions, and pack her bags to live off of twosuitcases in Europe for an extended period of time.

Even though this may not be necessarilyfeasible for many, some young professionalshave taken it upon themselves to actually goout and seek what they believe an adventure

that causes them to question the their lifepurpose. Although financial or other

emotional barriers can prevent you fromtraveling, here are some reasons to make the

trip happen.

RESILIENCEINCREASES

Depending on where you are visiting, language,unfamiliarity with the new location and otherfactors can be quite daunting when all you’re

trying to do is find your hostel or a store whereyou can buy some water. In stressful situations

when these barriers become more apparent, youfind yourself becoming more resourceful when it

comes to decision making, solo travelers haveactually grown to master this art because there is

no other option.

NOTIONSCHALLENGES PRECONCEIVED

The exposure to differentcultures and ways ofdoing things will expandyour perspective of notonly how different thatsociety is from home, butit will allow you to drawon two very differentplaces in order to findsome ways they are incommon.

As you make your way throughout theRome or Lima, you will be exposed to

different social norms or This open-nessto new ideas and perspectives will helpyou brainstorm solutions to everyday

issues in a flash. You’ll be able togenerate more ideas that could lead to

your next big break financially.

DISTANCE

The distance of wherever you have travelled toallows for not only a new, fresher outlook on the

on the world, but it also gives you space toprocess your personal life in a way healthier

manner. Without the distractions of work, previousrelationships and or other hurtful memories

clouding your emotional health, traveling solo canalso expand your idea of what is possible.

Many people often tell themselves that they donot have the time, financial resources orcourage to travel to the places they have

dreamed of for years, but the only person whois stopping you from going is you. With a

proper savings plan along with frugal spendingfor a certain timeframe, any trip, regardless of

how impossible it may seem, is closer tobecoming a reality than you think.

Richard Battista

richardbattistalifecoaching.com