While there is a lot of collective desire to commit to dramatic changes that will result in a better version of yourself, that’s not how your brain and nervous system work. The person you are today is the direct result of many tiny habits designed to keep you exactly as you are. So, if you’d like to make a change, you need to create the habits that will result in that change.

Traveling opens a world of new experiences, captivating our senses with sights, sounds, fragrances, tastes, and textures. However, as much as we crave novelty, we occasionally need time out to center and ground ourselves.

Follow these simple tips to improve your mood, increase your productivity and brighten your days until the sun does.