I think we can all agree – these past several months have been a bag of crap. For many of us, 2020 aaaaand 2021 were the years in which we learned deeply what the term “Mental health” truly means. The remote jobs, the pandemic, the separation from the loved ones, the experiencing wild lockdowns – it tested us all beyond measure.
As things start to ease, curfews are lifted, borders begin to open… now is the time to heal yourself, take care of your physical and mental wellbeing, and remember that life is for living. And wanna know the REALLY good news?!
A significant amount of scientific research has shown that travelling with your girls and building those lifetime memories can do wonders for your mental health!
Here are four proven reasons why packing your bags and going for that girls’ trip will genuinely make you mentally healthier. (I mean, it would be rude not to right?!)
1. Trips with your mates increase Oxytocin levels!
The power of women gathering is immeasurable. A recent study proved that hanging out with your friends and building lifetime memories can genuinely help your body boost oxytocin – a neuropeptide also known as “the love hormone.” Oooh wit woo! Released during orgasms, childbirth, and breastfeeding, it is scientifically proven that oxytocin is responsible for decreasing stress, increasing relaxation, and overall psychological stability. So, let’s face it science is telling you to take a break from the daily hustle and bustle, and that going travelling with your girls might just be the key to letting your mind unwind, detox, and recharge.
2. It boosts your self-esteem (this is legit!)
‘Real queens fix each other crowns’, so they say.
Not sure who ‘they’ are, and this is obvs crossing over into seriously cheesey… but I like it.
An extensive study from the University of Bern found that positive female relationships, social support, and social acceptance during shared experiences, help boosts the self-esteem in girls and women across ages 4 to 76.
So just imagine yourself wandering through the medina in Morocco, watching the sunset on a Greek island, or having a midnight swim in Portugal, alongside other women sharing that same unique moment.
Don’t you feel better already, even just envisaging it?!
Some people may call it a trip, we call it surrounding yourself with a badass tribe of women who listen without judgement, join you in stepping out of the comfort zone with a side of bold adventure and encourage you to become the best version of yourself.
I think it’s time to start planning that well-deserved girls trip.
3. It opens your mind... (whether you think you need it or not!)
They say (and we agree!) jobs fill your pockets, adventures fill your soul.
Learning new languages, tasting new foods, and discovering new places with amazing ladies by your side, will undoubtedly open your mind.
Meeting new people can help us all understand and embrace the differences in cultures, lifestyles and perspectives, and ultimately become more open-minded while feeling heard and supported by our community.
Arriving as you, and leaving as you but with a more open mind, means you’ll also be bringing home new experiences, and taking with you the ability to see the world with fresh eyes.
4. It is a chance to disconnect and detox... mind, body and digital style!
It’s fair to admit that actually, so often the best moments of our life don’t always make it onto social media.
Of course, there are those fun, curated shots so many of us wanna grab when travelling… You know the ones – the natural bikini shower under the waterfall… Slow-mo walking down the beach… Looking back at the camera with the sunset behind you… and I am so totally down for those classics!
But sometimes it’s when we’re the most present in a moment that we don’t even think about capturing the moment on camera, right?!
It is no secret that social media is becoming more and more responsible for setting some pretty unrealistic expectations. In a digital world built on overexposure, presets and perfection, something that is awesome for mental health is ditching the mindset that “if you didn’t post, it didn’t happen.”
Your girls’ trip could be the right time to disconnect and detox from your social profiles. Take the challenge! Log out and live the moment. In our usual week of algorithms, engagement rates and hashtags, let’s rediscover the importance of human connection and let the female energy and woman power flow!
It’s not always easy to take care of your mental health and step out of your comfort zone, but whether it’s local or far, one night or 12 months, this is your sign to start looking, get booking and pack your bags!
If you are looking for a unique memorable experience and want to be part of an incredible group of women experiencing the realness and badass adventures of Morocco, then we’ve got you covered, check out our Morocco Realness Retreat and get on the waitlist for our next date. Your time is now.
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