8. Interaction – If travelling by ferry, find a space where you can all sit together and


play tried-and-tested family games such as “I Spy”, or alphabet games (where you start a story and the next person has to add something using the next letter of the alphabet). These not only work to distract and entertain family members, but they can also help to bond you all closer together.


9. Deep Breaths – Take a few deep breaths just before you are about to shout, swear or lose your temper. It helps to slow you down and to think before you speak or act. The air at sea is as fresh as it gets, so go out on deck and deeply inhale on a slow count of five, and exhale on a slow count of five. You will feel relaxed in minutes!


10. Keep your Sense of humour – Try and see the funny side of things. Laughter releases ‘feelgood’ chemicals in the brain, diminishing stress chemicals in the blood and boosting your immune system. Laughter truly is the best medicine, so sit down with the kids and find something to chuckle about!


Top Ten Travel Tips


By Psychologist Donna Dawson 15th ISSUE INDIAN MIRROR 15


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