Simpson Travel

16 ON TRAVEL WORLDWIDE Dolce far niente: the sweetness of doing nothing Be here now How often do you find yourself lost in the future, thinking, planning, often worrying or even fearful about what will happen next? It can be exhausting. Give yourself permission to rest in the moment, present to the sights and sounds around you and the feelings within you. Breathe deeply and let the multi-coloured, multi-textured, fragrant world fill you to the brim. Redefine ‘a good day’ Whether we’ve had a good day often rests on what we’ve done, how much we’ve achieved and how busy we’ve been – tangible accomplishments with which we measure our worth. But what if we gauged success on how often we smiled, the quality time we were able to share with loved ones or the moments of peace we enjoyed? Human beings not human doings. Take in the view Gazing at a beautiful view may seem like wasted time, but it lets the mind wander. The 24/7 bombardments of social media, texts and emails put us in act/ react mode and leave little room for anything else. In the peace of limitless horizons, new thoughts and ideas can take shape and in that stillness and quiet, chances are you’ll find out what you really think. DOLCE FAR NIENTE A holiday offers you the perfect opportunity to relax and unwind, but it can be hard to switch off. Here’s some advice on becoming an expert in the art of doing nothing – without feeling guilty.