Do You Need to Travel to Find Yourself?

Or can you find the fulfillment you crave at home?

Roz Andrews
The Startup

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Many people go traveling to find themselves … and they do find new strengths they never knew they had.

However, their new-found sense of self seems to disappear when they return home to a familiar environment filled with friendships and habits.

Some people then believe the answer is more travel, so they plan a new trip.

Others fall into a depression and wonder if the new, strong, positive self that emerged while traveling was just an illusion.

So, what is it about travel that helps you find yourself?

Do you need to keep traveling to continue to find yourself?

Is it possible to find yourself during your daily life without traveling at all?

Travel Forces You to Step Out of Your Comfort Zone

Travel puts you in difficult situations that are way beyond your comfort zone. You have to deal with these situations quickly and wisely, digging deep within yourself for wisdom in the present moment.

Once you’ve successfully dealt with a challenging situation, you feel fantastic — strong, wise and positive — and ready to take on anything that life…

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Roz Andrews
The Startup

Writer, book editor, proofreader & founder of www.rawritersforhire.com and www.medium.com/small-steps, moving forward in life, one small step at a time.