Before almost any trip, a person sometimes falls into a strange state, when, on the one hand, it is still quite far to leave, and on the other hand, there is no longer enough time to do something important. This condition is often referred to as "sitting on suitcases."
Why sit on suitcases?
Travel rarely happens spontaneously: there is usually time to prepare, plan, buy tickets, collect things, and even prepare food for the trip. Driven by fear of being late, people are often ready to leave long before the time is right. It is then that the so-called "suitcase mood" comes, when everything is already ready for departure, but it is too early to hit the road. However, the mood for travel no longer gives a person the opportunity to do current business - mentally he is already on the way. Unfortunately, this waiting “on the suitcases” can cause a lot of stress arising from the forced inactivity. In especially advanced cases, this condition can last for several days.
Many people struggle with their suitcase mood by arriving at a train station or airport long before the right time, but this is not the best way out. Most of these seats are poorly designed for comfortable waiting.
A suitcase mood can completely change a person. In this state, even the most active people tend to lose much of their energy, becoming distracted and apathetic. They can cancel appointments, reschedule cases, and not fulfill obligations. This happens because most people are very attached to their usual way of life, and the need to change it greatly unsettles them. In addition, they are haunted by the constant feeling that there is not enough time for even the smallest things.
Overcoming apathy
It is possible and necessary to deal with this state of apathy, because life is one, and you should not waste your time. Try to make good use of the hours or days you have left before your trip. For a start, you can have time to finish those cases for which there will definitely be enough time. In the end, an impending journey is not a reason to fall out of life. Of course, you will need to plan your schedule so as not to be late for departure, but almost every person has many small unfinished business that require not so much time as desire. And since large-scale deeds are not handy, the period before the trip is the best time to solve small problems.
When planning secondary tasks before leaving, be prepared to give up one or more if you feel like you are not meeting your schedule.
If you can't get into the usual rhythm, try to act in the opposite way. Get yourself a good rest in the few hours or days left before you check out. Read (or at least start) a new book, watch a TV show, meet up with friends, or just go to the movies. The fact that a suitcase mood prevents you from doing important things does not mean at all that you can not do anything at all. One way or another, it is better to go on the road rested and in a good mood than to wear yourself out with anticipation and constantly glancing at your watch.
