In our fast-paced, modern society most of our attention is on focused on earning money, taking care of our family and staying on top of deadlines. With everything going on and being bombarded by information, our brain deserves a break. Our everyday routine is just that, routine. Breaking up the daily routine with a cruise with Grand Caribbean Cruises has many benefits for our brain and peace of mind.

Disconnect

Every day we try to multi-task. Our phones are always on and pinging with new notifications. Our brain is always on alert and continuously listening and waiting for the next call or message. To disconnect and give ourselves a break we need to turn off ourphones. It’s not enough to put it in a pocket or backpack. When we disconnect by turning off our phones, we give our brain a chance to slow downand focus on the present moment. That focus allows usto connect deeply with your partner and kids. When you are on vacation and turn off your phone, your brain is no longer focused on the next moment. Instead, it can help you create more meaningful connections with those around you and creatingbeautiful memories.

Growth

Taking a vacation changes the predictable daily routine. Holidays are unpredictable and novel–one day you may go snorkeling, and the next read a book by the pool. Challenging your brain with diverse activities or experiences helps you maintain a healthy mind and variety causes the brain to create new neuropathways, which can lead to new perspectives on life. While this may sound like ‘work’, your brain rests by ‘waking up’ when presented withchanges andexcitement.

Productivity

We charge our phones regularly and know that the longer it’s plugged in, the longer it will perform. Vacations are ways we can recharge our brain and, similar to our phones, the longer we spend away from work, the more effectively we function. During acruise, your brain can rest and recover, gain fresh perspectives, and attempt new challenges. When you return to work, you are reinvigorated and ready to tackle the next work period.

Stress Relief

When we experience chronic stress, we have trouble sleeping, do not eat properly, or move our bodies enough. Our brain cannot function optimally without rest, fuel, and stimulation, so we enter a cycle that compounds our feelings of stress and anxiety. A Caribbean cruise creates space for us to sleep more deeply, eat well, and recuperate. On our cruise ships, we offer many fun activities that can assist with stress relief whether it’s time in the spa or steam room, moving in the gym, or dancing the night away at a night club. A vacation is a perfect way to reset and take a break from chronic stress.

Happiness

A calm person is a happy one, and one way to find your inner calm is taking a fun vacation. The benefits begin even before we leave home. As we plan and pack for vacation, we anticipate the fun we will have, and begin to feel excited. At the end of our holiday, while we may be disappointed that it’s ending, but we still enjoy a little happiness hangover as we unpack and remind ourselves of the fun memories.

Grand Caribbean Cruises are an excellent way to give your brain the vacation it deserves. There are lots of fun destinations to choose from, including Grand Bahama Island, Fort Lauderdale, and Puerto Vallarta.