Dr. Charlotte Russell knows a thing or two about the advantages of taking adventures, having turned her passion for helping others into a career that pairs her fascination with travel with her career as a therapist. According to Dr. Russell, there are more ways to gain mental and emotional growth than by occupying a couch or chair at a therapist’s office. Her cutting-edge practice includes publishing a blog called “The Travel Psychologist,” and one of her most fascinating posts addresses whether travel itself can boost our personal growth. Her assessment? It does!
Every change represents a milestone
Dr. Russell says that new experiences, situations, and cultures “take us to the edge of our comfort zone and awareness,” which is what we need in order to grow. She cites self-efficacy, confidence building, and resilience as changes travelers experience after leaving familiar surroundings to navigate the world. Her research proves that the more we travel, the higher our work performance tends be, it’s easier to put problems and limitations into perspective, and personal growth is enhanced dramatically.
“Leaving the unfamiliar environment of your own home can mean experiencing the discomfort of the new and unfamiliar,” adds Russell’s colleague, Dr. Maja Jankowska. “It could make you feel less confident, self-assured, assertive, capable, or even outright anxious.” Dr. Ravi Gill agrees, offering this advice to his patients: “when we visit new places, [and] embrace new cultures, this helps to contribute towards a growth mindset.” It’s hard to disagree with three such wise professionals!
Where to try out your new mindset?
Finding an exotic destination that will neither require you to circle the globe nor master a second language is key, which is why English-speaking Belize offers you the ideal environment for stoking your ambitions of personal growth and discovery. Manta Island Resort, the family-friendly paradise known for its generous Belize All Inclusive Package, frees guests to achieve their personal goals and if your kids are included on this journey, valuable lessons in tolerance and cultural awareness will be imprinted on their minds, too.
From culinary adventures to on-site activities and exciting tours, indulging in everything from snorkeling, diving, and fishing to mastering guest-exclusive paddleboards and kayaks provides activities that win hearts and minds. Whether you want to put your own itinerary together or will lean on helpful staffers to do that job, since everyone speaks English, you won’t miss a thing, and your pleasure will be doubled because you get the full “island experience,” as well.
Having outlined some of the perks and benefits you can expect during your Manta adventure, you may be surprised to learn that the resort’s all inclusive package isn’t the only money-saving opportunity you’ll be given when choosing Manta over competitors. This award-winning resort—recipient of a 2025 Conde Nast Readers’ Choice Award—offers guests an intriguing Limited-time Flash Sale that’s about to come to an end. Don’t let that happen until you’ve booked your own adventure!
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