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27% Happier
Even during a pandemic, travel can make you happy.
Our children have three years to wait before they receive their Hogwarts acceptance letters. I have to be honest; I don’t know how we will make it. Some days the anticipation is so impassioned that if we see an owl in the big tree in the backyard, they almost burst from excitement.
When was the last time you were that excited about anything?
The last time I was that excited was when we were anticipating our 10th anniversary trip. It was no small feat packing, planning, and scheduling a family of five for 30 days away from home.
But instead of focusing solely on logistics, we kept motivated by anticipating the emotions, the sights, and the shared discovery. For instance, I knew we would have three or more formal nights, so I imagined how cute my son would look matching dad in their tuxedos.
I encouraged the kids to help choose what snorkel gear to order, what life vests would work best, which swimwear to pack. My youngest packed three mermaid outfits and a Moana dress. Instead of limiting it to essentials, I thought, she will never be this little again.
