I’m just back from a little escape. It does the heart good. Some people ask me how best to ensure that they have a good break. Here are some ideas –
1. Be open-minded and ensure that you try new things and visit new spots.
2. It’s important that your holiday is not regimental and strictly governed by a schedule. That’s too much like ordinary life!
3. Connect in a meaningful way with the people on your trip, remembering that they are on a holiday too! It’s not all about yourself.
4. Don’t waste too much of your precious days in bed. You can always sleep in at home.
5. If you are with children, it’s important to remind yourself that their interests will not necessarily match yours. Don’t engage in their activities in a begrudging way. Unmask the child within yourself.
6. Taste the local food and drink.
7. If you like reading, get up early and treat yourself to uninterrupted periods where you can do this. This is very refreshing.
8. Take lots of photographs, but this time ensure that they don’t stay in your phone. In the future, you can savour the golden days and lift your mood by revisiting them.
9. If you are holidaying in a sunny spot, make sure to walk plenty. You can’t blame the weather anymore. You’ve no excuse.
10. Don’t expect people to be mind readers. If there is something very self-indulgent that you’d love to do on your holiday, make your case to your partner and cut a deal!
Don’t miss my public shows coming to theatres in Sligo and Monaghan soon.
Tickets for new show Wake Up! You’re Here! are on sale now. This is a chance for the general public to hear my messages about living life fully despite challenges. The show will combine psychology, poetry, storytelling, and humour. Tickets are available now.
Tickets for the Iontas Theatre, Castleblayney on September 5th at 8pm are on sale here
Tickets for the Hawk’s Well, Sligo on September 10th 8pm on sale here
