by Anna Hofmann MBA MIMI want to share with you an experience from this summer that made me think, an example of how valuable it often is to look up and stay open to the world around us.
My family and I were travelling in Croatia and I had intended to research restaurants on TripAdvisor for our dinner, as I usually do.
However, when I started chatting with the lady on the sun bed next to us, it turned out that she had been visiting the hotel for the past 20 years. She recommended me a restaurant, a small gem, on a tiny square with fabulous food.
This brief interaction not only heightened my anticipation for the restaurant, but also made me feel energised and it probably saved me 30 minutes of my holiday time.
No technology will ever replace the value of talking to another person. No to mention that interacting with other people does not only reduce anxiety, depression, and stress, it can also help to improve self-confidence and self-esteem.
And still, how much time do we invest in meticulously researching numerous hotels, rental properties, and restaurants before and during our holidays, poring over countless reviews to ensure we secure the very best, at the most affordable rates? And how much time are we actually there, fully present in the moment, enjoying that stunning beach with our loved ones?
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