Whether you’ve been on a cross-country adventure or just a weekend getaway, coming home after travel can feel like hitting a speed bump. Your body’s tired, your mind’s cluttered, and your to-do list didn’t get the memo that you’ve been away.
Karen and I just got back from being on the road (and she was jumping on another plane as we recorded this episode) — and our conversation this week was what each of us did to to get back into our regular lives, and how much recovery matters after travel to do this quickly.
So this week on Platinum Prime for Life, we’re sharing what really helps us bounce back fast to feel grounded again (pun intended). Here are some good, common sense tips to accomplish this.
1. Start with Your Body
Dehydration, stiffness, and poor sleep are the trifecta of travel fatigue. Before diving into work or social life, give your body a reset:
- Hydrate: Think water, electrolytes, and less caffeine.
- Move: Light stretching, yoga, or a short walk outdoors to get sunlight.
- Sleep: Get to bed at your home time zone — no “just one more episode.”
2. Calm Your Mind
After days of stimulation — airports, schedules, and new environments — your nervous system needs a break.
- Create a re-entry ritual: light a candle, unpack, take a bath, or journal your favorite travel moment.
- Practice gratitude for what you saw, learned, and who you met.
- Don't overcommit your time. Give yourself a little breathing room as you get back to your normal life.
3. Reset Your Environment
Nothing feels better than order after chaos.
- Unpack the suitcase.
- Do a small clean-up — laundry, fresh sheets, open windows.
- Make a grocery run for nourishing food instead of takeout.
4. Re-Engage On A Gradient
Instead of diving into a long to-do list, pick two tasks that make you feel productive. Then pause. Give your mind and body time to sync before jumping back into “normal.”
The Platinum Prime Takeaway: Travel expands you — recovery refills you. If you give yourself the same intention coming home that you did planning the trip, you’ll find balance faster and feel better longer.
🎧 Listen to the episode: [Ep 48] 📋 Download the free guide: Your Post-Travel Recovery Checklist 💬 Join the conversation: Share your post-travel ritual with us on Instagram @PlatinumPrimeLife