Enjoy the Journey

Whether it's going on a planned vacation, a road trip, preparing for an event, or training for a big race... the best memories are created when we can appreciate and soak up the experiences during our journey. 

Planning can be exciting. But, what happens when things go wrong ? How do we handle it? Do we let that ruin the whole experience, or do we realize that this will make a great story one day? 

How often do we hear stories about the stress of planning a wedding? Some people actually enjoy the wedding, but others just felt so much pressure, it wasn't even worth it. Learning how to find joy in planning the big day can relieve so much stress and make the journey enjoyable. This is such an important event in a person's life and so much time is focused on planning it. Every moment can be memorable, enjoyable, and fun. It really is what you make it out to be. You decide.

Another great example is traveling. Often we get a picture in our mind of how everything will pan out and we forget that traveling is about new experiences, adventures, and sometimes mishaps. Those mishaps shouldn't ruin the whole adventure because we will likely look back and laugh about the situation. Why not laugh through it when it happens so the mishap becomes a great memory and not a regret. Even if you're trip gets entirely re-routed, have fun with it. Your attitude in the moment makes a big difference in how the mishap is experienced and remembered.

By keeping an open mind, letting go of expectations, and being flexible... we can learn to enjoy the planning process, the travel process, and the vacation time. In essence, we are creating more joy for ourselves in life.