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Urquhart Castle, Scotland. On my Scotland vacation last year, I visited a lot of castles. Some were in good condition, some in ruins like Urquhart. Castles each have their own personality, and they often spark against my creativity, for stories, paintings, photography. It's something I've learned about myself over the years - why I enjoy what I enjoy when I'm traveling. It's helped me know myself better, but also plan better vacations and short trips. This is what I mean when I talk about a holistic approach to travel. More to come in future blog posts, including a new gift for signing up to my mailing list. #UrquhartCastle #Scotland #LochNess #Travel #creativelife #holistictravel #creativelifehappylife As I've been working on my Vacation Dream Book workbook I've been thinking a lot about the "why." Why should people use it? Why will it help them? I've started a new blog post series at Curious Journals about a holistic approach to travel and how it can help with every aspect of travel, from planning to memory keeping. Link in bio. #travel #travelingram #holistictravel #VDP #creativelife #travelling #traveler Completed my #visioncards2018 for eight different areas of my life: Home, Creativity, Writing, Business, Scotland, Travel, and Self-Care. Love this class by @starshyne I laminated mine because I love the feel of laminated things... just me?? #Goals #planning #2018 #creativelife #creativelifehappylife #creativeprocess #creativeminds #bulletjournaljunkiesl #dreams #success I recently gave myself a "should"-less day. A day without thinking about what I should be doing. A day to focus on enjoying what I was doing, moment by moment. Link in bio. #stress #anxiety #cozy #relax #creativelife #mindfullness #mentalhealthmatters Not every walk is going to be like that trek uphill to Edinburgh Castle. It shouldn't be. That's what makes the special experiences so extraordinary, and daily life so comforting. #easytosayhardtolive #Scotland #picoftheday taken at the beautiful gardens of #CawdorCastle Find some #flowers today. Enjoy their beauty. #creativelife #creativelifehappylife #smallthingsinlife #nature #inspiration Ever come back from vacation to a daily life you dread? This week in my Sunday Check-In I talk about post-vacation blues and how to recover by turning your feelings into action. Link in bio. #travel #goals #sadness #takeaction #success #dreams #curiousjournals #sundaycheckin #planning #vacation #vacationdepression The truth is, as much as I love diving in to something new, almost everything about the planning process makes me anxious. I've learned to use my creativity to ease the anxiety and stress, and to enjoy travel planning. Read my top 5 tips for creative travel planning. Link in bio. #travel #travelling #traveller #travelstress #travelplanning #mytravelgram #travelanxiety #anxiety #creativehappylife #vacationdreambook #DouneCastle #Dalhousie Falconry, #Scotland 2017. Travel planning with my Vacation Dream Book paid of in big ways during my2017 trip to Scotland. My friend and I dreamed big and had an AMAZING experience. Our trip started with a visit to Dalhousie #Falconry just outside Edinburgh. They offer a few different experiences, and we chose the hour with one hawk and one owl. It might be my favorite travel experience ever. For a free guide to help you start planning your own dream vacation, sign up for my newsletter. Link to my website in profile. #travel #tourist #traveltheworld #owl #travelpics #inspiration #travelling #happy #travelingram #travelphoto #travellifedreams The creative journey is ultimately about creating yourself. #selfhelp #personaldevelopment #selfawareness #personalgrowth #selfgrowth #journalprompt #curiousjournals #creativelife I used to be one of those uptight travelers. The one who was always afraid I'd be late, or miss out on something. I created the Vacation Dream Book as a unique solution to reducing travel anxiety. More info and a free checklist to get started at my website. #travel #travelblogger #travelblog #travelingram #memorykeeping #travelplanning #travelplanner #checklist #printable #creativeplanning #travelanxiety