Not Every Day Is a Dream - Overcoming a Tough Travel Week in Thailand

Travel isn’t always sunshine and adventure. This week in Thailand, I struggled. The rainy, gloomy weather wasn’t what I expected, I got sick (hello, parasite!), and being away from family during the holidays hit harder than I thought. But even in tough moments, I found ways to reframe my mindset-through gratitude, affirmations, and a little self-compassion.
I hesitated to share this because, let’s be real-complaining while on a career break in Thailand? It sounds ridiculous. But I also want to be honest about the ups and downs, because long-term travel isn’t always easy.
If you’ve ever felt down while traveling (or just in life), you’re not alone. Here’s how I turned a rough week around.
📍 In this video:
✔️ What's wrong? 00:16
✔️ Dealing with bad weather while traveling 🌧️01:20
✔️ Reframing setbacks 05:42
✔️ Getting sick abroad 🤒07:38
✔️ How gratitude yields a fresh perspective 09:38
✔️ Missing family during the holidays 💙11:03
✔️ How affirmations helped 🙏11:47
💬 Have you ever had a tough time while traveling? How did you handle it? Let’s chat in the comments!