Last updated on July 13th, 2025
Getting ready for a trip isn’t just about booking flights and packing your bags, although that’s always going to be important. The fact is that most of us also want to feel good in ourselves before we go, and that might mean looking in the mirror and noticing your hair needs some attention, or realising your skin feels a bit dry, or just feeling like you’re not quite as rested as you’d like to be. And while it’s easy to ignore that stuff when you’re busy, a trip can be the perfect excuse to slow down and check in with how you’re really feeling, so why not take the opportunity and do something about it? With that in mind, keep reading for some essential grooming and health tips to try before a trip.
Take Care Of The Basics Early
A good place to start is with the small things you might otherwise forget, especially when you’re getting ready to go away (we all know what a busy time that can be), and that means if you’re due a haircut or you need to refill a prescription, try to do that a week or so before you leave. That way, you’re not rushing around or feeling unprepared at the last minute, which is only going to mean you’re stressed before you go away.
And don’t forget, although your break might be when you’re aiming to get some rest, you’ll also want to rest before you go away so your body and mind are prepared. Plus, make sure you’re drinking enough and eating right because the last thing you’ll want is to be unwell before you go away.
Pack Things That Make You Comfortable
You don’t need new clothes or loads of toiletries – just the things that help you feel clean, relaxed, and a bit more yourself, so that’s what you’ll want to focus on when it’s time to pack. Maybe that’s your favourite shampoo, or your softest socks, or the lip balm you always forget to take but wish you had… Everyone’s different, so everyone is going to want to take different things with them.
The point is, these are the little comforts that don’t take up much space, but they can make your trip feel so much easier once you get there, especially if you’re prone to being homesick or you find it hard to relax.
Don’t Be Afraid To Think Ahead
Sometimes a trip makes you reflect on things you’ve been thinking about for a while, usually because you’ve got a bit more time to do it. Maybe you’ve been wondering about the cost of a hair transplant, or you’ve been meaning to ask your doctor about something small but nagging, or you want to deal with a toothache before it gets too bad (especially if you’re leaving the country for a while).
That doesn’t mean you need to make big decisions right away, but looking into it or booking a chat with a professional can help make things a bit more certain and a bit less of a worry so you can get away with as little to think about as possible.
