It's tempting to default to the same vacation each year: a familiar beach town, your favorite city, that resort the kids loved. But traveling can be an opportunity for personal growth, especially when you venture outside your comfort zone. By spending time in unfamiliar cities or countries, you become more comfortable with feelings of discomfort and more confident in your ability to navigate ambiguous situations, which enhances your emotional agility. Research has shown that people who travel to other countries develop a greater tolerance and trust of strangers, which alters their attitudes toward not only strangers but also colleagues and friends, resulting in greater empathy. And going to new places can boost your creativity. Experiencing other cultures, having international friendships, and studying languages are all linked to unconventional problem solving. As you're making summer plans, consider taking a trip to someplace new — and encourage your colleagues to do the same.
Adapted from "The Mental Benefits of Vacationing Somewhere New," by Todd B. Kashdan
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