20 Reasons to Quit Your Job and Travel

9. Improve your health

Every now and then we disconnect from our bodies and minds and it can hurt us. It’s very common for people to go on 10-day meditation retreats or attend a yoga course in India for three months. Sometimes your body needs to “reset,” you need to set your priorities straight so you can and exercise properly once you get home.

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