Recovery on Holiday
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efore beginning FA four years ago, I traveled overseas with my family at least twice a year. These holidays were an escape from the stress and routine of everyday life. I relished partaking in the buffet breakfasts, sampling exotic cuisines, and dining at different restaurants every night. Traveling back home, exhausted from the hectic pace during the time away, I was often so overwhelmed that I needed to recover from the holiday, which would delay my return to work and daily responsibilities. I continue to travel now, whether it’s to the FA business convention or on family vacations. These trips require thought and planning, and I consider my motive for the trip. Is it to boost my recovery? Is it to spend precious time with family? I discuss my ideas for 12
the trip with my sponsor, taking a weighed and measured approach to all aspects of the time away. The greatest priority is to make sure my food is organized for my journey. Rather than staying in a hotel, I book an apartment with kitchen facilities
