Lake of the Ozarks Vacation Rentals: how to travel more

Wednesday, January 4, 2017

Sticking to Your New Year's Resolution to Travel More

With the new year here, many of you have made resolutions and set goals for yourself in 2017. Many popular resolutions focus a lot on eating healthy, exercising more and losing weight. However, there are many other resolutions to consider, like saving more money and traveling more. In today's blog, Your Lake Vacation offers a few tips for sticking to your new year's resolution to travel more!

Benefits of Travel

Many people dream of traveling more, taking a break from their day-to-day lives, yet many never actually do it. The benefits of travel are many and you should take a regular vacation for more reasons than to just have fun. Both the human body and mind need to rest to function well. Occasionally, you need to just relax, and for more than just one or two days. Taking a vacation can relieve stress, make you feel happier, improve your immune system, lengthen your lifespan and more!

Tips for Sticking to It

Keeping your new year's resolutions is one of the hardest things to do. Many people jump into the new year knowing they want to make resolutions, but having no plan on how to actually make them happen. Here are few tips to help you get on the right track for keeping your resolution to travel more this year:

1. Save More and Spend Less.

No matter where you're planning to travel in 2017, you're likely going to need to save up money for the trip. Something to start now, at the beginning of the year, is a budget. One of the most important things you can do is realize where exactly all the money you have is going. There are apps you can download to help you stay organized, on track and on budget. Be sure to add a section into your budget where you set money aside for travel.

2. Don't Get Burnt Out.

If you deprive yourself of every luxury you used to take, you're likely to quit on your resolution before the month's end. Rather than going cold turkey and not spending any money on anything other than what's absolutely necessary, take small steps. Maybe start by not swinging into Starbucks every morning on your way to work. Maybe skip your bi-weekly nail appointment. How many subscriptions are you signed up for that are unnecessary? There are little things you spend a few dollars on here and there that you don't even think about anymore, but they can really add up.

3. Be Willing to Embrace New Things.

People who achieve their new year's resolutions are willing to embrace a lifestyle change. Whether your goals are health related, money related or something else, a lifestyle change is your key to success. Albert Einstein said, "If you always do what you always did, you will always get what you always got." Being mindful is also key to sticking to any goal. Be aware of your day-to-day actions and what their results are.

Where there's a will, there's a way! Where do you want to travel this year? The Lake of the Ozarks is the perfect small step for anyone looking to travel more in 2017. It's central location makes it the perfect meeting place for family and friends across the Midwest. Our vacation rental company at the Lake of the Ozarks offers the best accommodations around, with condos and homes perfect for any size group. Give us a call at 877-284-0267 to learn more about our properties and what the Lake of the Ozarks has to offer for your travel plans in 2017!

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Tuesday, December 29, 2015

5 Ideas for Sticking to Your New Year's Resolutions

Have you thought about your New Year's resolutions yet? For many people in the United States, health and fitness are at the top of the resolutions list. Not that much further down on that list though is probably something about managing debt or saving money. Then we get to the part about things you want to accomplish in the New Year, such as traveling more! While many people give up on their resolutions within the first month of the year, Your Lake Vacation has some ideas on how to keep those resolutions longer. The more money you can save, the more money you will have to travel, travel to Lake of the Ozarks that is!

1. Start Planning Now.

If you haven't already started thinking about your New Year's resolutions, you should! The sooner you decide on them the better prepared you will be. Take these next couple day to come up with a plan on how you're going to stick to your resolutions. Don't make a last minute wish on December 31 and expect it to come true. You need time to outline what it's going to take to achieve your goals. One of the main reasons that New Year's resolutions fail is because people don't put in enough effort to allow them to succeed.

2. Narrow Your Resolutions Down.

Don't make resolutions on what you think you should do, but rather what you really want to do. It will be easier to keep if you actually want to do it. Another problem you could run into is trying to keep up with too many different resolutions; stick to what's most important to you. If you decide later you want to add another resolution to the list you can. Who says you have to start your resolution on January 1st?

3. Be Positive.

Focus on the positive rather than the negative. A positive goal is an action you want to perform, whereas a negative goal is something you want to stop doing. Instead of saying you need to stop eating junk food, focus on become a healthier more fit you by eating more nutritious food and exercising regularly. You don't need that negativity in your life, start your year off right by being positive.

4. Ask for Help.

You're friends want to see you succeed just as much as you want to. Don't be afraid to ask for help. If you have a friend who has the same resolution as you, use them as an accountability partner. If you have a competitive side, you could even make a game or contest out of it. Who can get the most steps on their fit bit or who can save the most money on their next shopping trip? Everyone likes a little friendly competition for motivation.

5. Keep Records of Your Progress.

Think of your resolutions like you would a budget - the best way to stay on track is to keep records of everything you've spent, so you know what you have left to spend or in this case what you have left to do. Writing progress notes is not only a way to stay accountable, but also a great way to keep the resolution fresh in your mind. There are apps out there for keeping track of everything from food to exercise, budgets to how much you read. Take a look and see what's out there to help you keep track of your New Year's resolutions.

If your New Year's resolutions include saving money and/or traveling more, our Lake of the Ozarks vacation rental company can help with both! We have a variety of waterfront homes and condos at the Lake of the Ozarks for you to choose from. With the Lake's central location, we're easier (and less expensive) to get to than the coasts. Plus, the cost of activities and food here in the Midwest is much less than those coastal destinations. If you're looking for some fun in the sun next year, without breaking the bank, plan your stay at the beautiful Lake of the Ozarks. Call 877-284-0267 today for 2016 reservation information!