Many of us travel overseas as part of our work and sometimes, these travels take up a lot of time and separates us from our families. Our emotional disconnection from our families and loved ones can often affect us in many ways. Here are some helpful hints to stay connected with your home while you travel.
- If you have small children, take them with you in your mind. Ask them to select one of their small toys for you to keep in your luggage and carry with you. Before you leave, tape record a favorite story or a good night ritual which can be played to your children before they go to sleep.
- Send post cards home to each member of the family. You don’t have to write long stories. It’s more important to tell you that you are in touch with them – physically and tangibly – through something they can hold in their hands. And don’t worry that you may be home before the postcard arrives. It’s the thought that counts.
- Leave little endearing notes for your spouse under the pillow, behind the bathroom mirror, pinned to her clothes … anywhere that they can be found later.
- Email them often from wherever you are.
- Take a photograph of your family with you on your travels.
- And the most obvious hint: call home to your spouse and children. It’ll be worth the money spent.