But what if you’re already home and feeling a little depressed? Good news, traveler. There are many effective ways to lessen post-vacation blues. Here are some strategies to try.

There is no doubt that travel is fulfilling, life changing and can be a real mental health booster. At Dunne and Ryan we value the benefits of travel and yet are also deeply aware of how mental health is affected by the post holiday blues. It is completely normal to feel deflated and down after traveling and taking vacation time. The build up to travel and then the experience itself can feel so much bigger and more exciting than life afterward. You’ve had this trip to look forward to for so long and now you need to find something new to look ahead to with excitement. It takes effort and a little forethought but these simple steps can make a huge difference to settling back into your life post-travel.