Chapter 17: Homecoming
Chapter SUMMARY:
Coming home after a transformative trip can be rough. Home is comforting, but re-integrating into old routines is challenging. To close the book, I share techniques for no-nonsense unpacking, plus ways to talk about your trip with others and bask in its afterglow forever.
Key TAKEAWAYS:
Unpack immediately. You’re not really home until your stuff is put away.
Don’t expect people to care about your trip unless you give them a good reason to. What’s in it for them?
Utilize “positive reminiscence” to tap into your trip’s hedonic benefit.
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Post-Trip Reflection Activity
This final reflection is the most crucial, but most neglected, piece of the travel equation. The point of travel is expansion, and growth comes through thoughtful responses to questions like these… (Enter your email below if you’re ready to reflect.)