The Shock of Coming Home After Travelling
Introduction
I’ve travelled all over the world, and I’ve learned some things along the way. One thing I’ve learned is that there’s always an adjustment period when you return home from travel. No matter how many times you’ve travelled or how easy it has become for you, there’s always an adjustment period when you return home. If you’re like me, there may be a sense of sadness or loss at leaving your travel destination behind. You might find yourself questioning your choice to come back and wishing your journey wasn’t over yet. There are ways to help these feelings pass more quickly so that they don’t last forever though!
No matter how many times you’ve travelled or how easy it has become for you, there’s always an adjustment period when you return home.
Coming home from a trip can be an adjustment, no matter how many times you’ve travelled or how easy it has become for you. You might be sad and disappointed because of the end of your journey, but there are also other reasons why coming home can feel difficult.
You may have gotten used to being in another place with different people, food and culture. In addition, your routine has changed while on vacation: perhaps there were fewer work emails or phone calls coming through while away from home; maybe there was less pressure on deadlines or meeting targets while away from work; or maybe it simply felt like time flew by at warp speed because of all the fun things happening every day (and night). These factors contribute towards making returning home less exciting than leaving!
If you’re like me, there may be a sense of sadness or loss at leaving your travel destination behind.
The good news is that these feelings are normal. In fact, they’re pretty much guaranteed to happen. The bad news is that they can be hard to deal with when you’re in the thick of them.
So what should you do? If it helps, remember this: It’s okay to feel sad or let down by the end of your trip! You might even have some moments where you don’t want to leave because it feels like home now — which is great! But if those feelings start getting overwhelming and interfering with your enjoyment of the rest of your trip (or even just being at home), try these tips:
- Don’t feel too bad about yourself for having these emotions; everyone has them sometimes!
- Be gentle with yourself — give yourself time and space as needed so that these emotions don’t take over completely and make all future travel plans impossible for fear of experiencing something similar again someday down the line (which would be silly).
- Remember how lucky we are not only because we were able to go somewhere amazing but also because we get paid enough money per month/year so that such an adventure was possible in first place; this means there will always be another opportunity later if desired–and perhaps even sooner than expected if circumstances change unexpectedly over time…
You might find yourself questioning your choice to come back and wishing your journey wasn’t over yet.
It’s normal to feel sad or even a little depressed when you come home, especially if it feels like your adventure has been cut short. You might find yourself questioning your choice to come back and wishing your journey wasn’t over yet. The first few days can be tough, but things will get better–I promise!
If this happens to you and it’s getting in the way of living life normally or making it difficult for those around you (especially family), don’t hesitate to reach out for help. You can talk with friends or family members who know what it’s like being away from home for long periods of time; they’ll understand what you’re going through because they’ve been there too! If talking about these feelings doesn’t seem like an option right now, consider using art therapy techniques such as journaling, painting/drawing/sculpting etc., which will allow space for self reflection without feeling judged by others’ opinions about how “you should act”.
There are ways to help these feelings pass more quickly so that they don’t last forever.
- Think about all the good things in your life right now.
- Remind yourself of all the positive things that happened while you were travelling.
- Think about how much better your life is now than it was before you left on this trip, and what an impact this change has had on your happiness.
- Realize that as much as it might hurt to be back home, there are many other people who would love to trade places with you!
One technique I use is to think about how much better my life is now than it was before I left on this trip.
One technique I use is to think about how much better my life is now than it was before I left on this trip.
I’ve gained so many things in the last year and a half: more freedom, more self-confidence, more independence and ability to do whatever I want without having to worry about anyone else’s needs or wants above my own. This has been such a gift–something that makes me incredibly happy every single day.
It’s amazing to realize that in some ways I’m actually more independent and have more freedom now than I did before I left home!
You will be surprised to find that you are more independent and have more freedom now than before you left home. You might not have realized it, but getting out of your comfort zone has made you more comfortable with yourself. It’s also allowed you to be more confident in making decisions, which means that even if something doesn’t work out as well as planned, there are no regrets because at least it was an experience worth having!
This newfound sense of self-assurance makes it easier for us to embrace new ideas and experiences without fear–and this includes meeting people who might seem different from ourselves or having conversations about topics we aren’t familiar with yet (like politics).
Another thing you can do is to remind yourself of all the positive things in your life right now as well as the wonderful experiences that you had while travelling.
Another thing you can do is to remind yourself of all the positive things in your life right now as well as the wonderful experiences that you had while travelling.
Think about what you have now that you didn’t have before. Maybe it’s a new job or maybe it’s living in a different city with more opportunities for growth and learning. Maybe it’s a supportive community of friends and family, or maybe it’s just a feeling of peace and calm after having travelled so much and seen so many places. Whatever these things might be, make sure they’re at the forefront of your mind when coming home from your travels!
Another great way to help yourself feel better is by looking back at photos from when you were away–this will remind yourself how much fun those times were AND give some perspective on what else needs attention now (i.e., cleaning out my apartment). You can also think about any new skills or knowledge gained during those periods abroad; maybe take some classes locally based on what interests them most!
Think about all the new skills and knowledge you’ve gained in order to make this an easier transition when coming home from travel.
When you return from your travels, it can be hard to adjust back into normal life. You’ve been living in a different culture with different people and have probably gained new skills along the way.
You may have learned a new language or two, which will make communicating with people easier than ever before. If you are able to speak more than one language fluently, then this is an added bonus!
You might also find yourself with some new friends who live far away from where they grew up – perhaps even in another country altogether! These friendships will help keep those memories alive when things get difficult at home again (which they inevitably do).
Conclusion
I hope this article has helped you understand what it’s like to come home from a big trip. It’s normal to feel sad and lose some of the excitement of going on an adventure, but there are also many positive things about coming home too! You can use these tips to make your transition easier so that when you do finally return home from travelling, it feels like an exciting new beginning rather than just another day in life.