When it is hard to relax on vacation, do this:
Start the moment you become aware that stress is creeping into your relaxation time.
It could be a thought, feeling, bodily sensation, memory, or other reminder of a stressful thing.
Contain it with one, slow, deep breath.
On the next breath, think (on the inhale) “I am here.” and think (on the exhale) “I am …
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