Hi Travelers,
It’s well documented in studies and throughout mainstream media that travel makes you happier and helps reduce stress and anxiety. Something to think about: one form of travel, the Nakation vacation, which is a visit to a clothing-optional or clothes-free resort or campground, can actually compound your happiness quotient.
Besides body acceptance and personal freedom, non-sexualized nude recreation and Nakation vacationing achieves stress-reduction, relaxation, self-respect, and acceptance of others for who they are. When the clothes are shed, so too are the stresses of the outside “textile” world. No one at a nudist community judges others based on their exterior, not whether they are blue collar or white collar, for there's no collar worn. It’s what’s inside that counts. And the happiness shared by fellow naturists is contagious.
According to psyche experts, the happiest people tend to engage in myriad happiness-boosting habits. As surveys among the membership of the American Association for Nude Recreation (aanr.com) attest, naturists tend to display many of the known happiness-boosting habits, among which include:
- They Appreciate the Small Things
- They Have a Spiritual Belief System and Practice Gratitude
- They Spend Time Enjoying Nature
- They Take Time to Relax and Unwind While Also Following Pursuits of Interest
- They Are Optimistic Which Fosters a Strong Sense of Personal Control
- They Have Healthy Coping Strategies
- They Don’t Let Life Become Sedentary
- They Have Close Relationships with Friends and Family
- They Don’t Have a Materialistic Focus (remember, they are wardrobe-free)
So, if you’re interested in amping up your happiness, consider a weekend getaway or weeklong Nakation to an AANR affiliated lodging or camping facility. To find one visit: https://www.aanr.com/club-locator/. You may want to note that many northern locations are only open seasonally, and so this time of year your best bet might be to find an AANR property in the sunbelt region of the U.S. to enjoy the sun and healthy doses of Vitamin D and the open air on your body.
Naturally yours,