Exercise gets easier with practice. So does communication with family. The more practice you have spending time with your family makes spending that time easier. We have sometimes been asked, what do families do for a whole week? Let me tell you… the answer varies. Some families choose not to do much other than to relax, eat, nap, fish, swim or look at the lake (awesome!!!). Other families do all of that plus play games or schedule activities. Some families do all of that and plan some day trips to visit the area. Choose what is best for you and your family. But, no matter what you plan on doing, the more time you spend with your family on vacation, typically, the better your relationship can be with your family.
Maybe you vacation with extended family, perhaps grandma and grandpa. Your kids may say, “I don’t know what to say to grandma or grandpa.” If they haven’t spent a lot of time with them, then, as I stated above, practice. The more time they spend with their grandparents, the easier it is to spend time with them. They will have experiences to talk about. So, take the time and effort to spend time (it may be uncomfortable at first) to make memories so you can talk about them later.
Being on vacation isn’t the only part that makes you a happier person. Many times it happens during the process. Sure, being a vacation planner, especially if you are planning for a larger group, can be stressful. But, most of us are planning for ourselves and our families. Planning a vacation can be relaxing and after the plans are made, then THINKING about being on vacation can make you happy. Make your vacation plans, use a screen saver with a photo of where you are going, save the location on your phone to check the weather where you are going, LIKE the resort on Facebook, occasionally look through the resort’s website and look for updates or just at the photos of where you will be.
Preparing for a vacation can make you a happier person. THEN imagine how you will feel when you get back. The stresses of life will be there. But, you can always take a couple minutes to think about your vacation, look at photos you saved on your phone, look at the new screensaver of a photo of you on vacation, remember how it felt to try something new (perhaps it was kayaking, canoeing, trying the stand up paddleboards, fishing off the dock, making S’mores over the fire).
Do you ever feel stressed? How do you feel when you are stressed? People who don’t take vacations may have a higher stress level. Chronic stress takes a toll on the body, making it more difficult for you to fight off infections, avoid injury and live a healthy life. When you are stressed you are more likely to have an accident, sleep problems, increased blood pressure and more.
The type of vacation you take may determine its stress level. There is some stress involved with making the plans, dealing with transportation issues, being unfamiliar with the area etc. Poor vacation planning may cause stress. A less stressful vacation may mean a more beneficial vacation. So, make the plan, relax and de-stress. You will experience positive effects and less stress from a vacation.
Your brain needs a break from your daily stresses and commotion. A vacation from work and every day activities results in more happiness and less stress. Plan a vacation, reduce your stress.
Yes, that is right. Typically employees that take vacations are better employees They take fewer sick days and are more productive at work. So, do you want to be a better employee? Then take a vacation. Not taking vacation is bad for your health. If you are the boss, then show by example, take a vacation. You and your employees will be better for it.
If you are the employee, take a vacation. You will be a better employee. Of course, you need to make sure it isn’t during the time of year that you are the busiest at work. Work with your employer. Be prepared for your vacation. If need be, plan for your time away and hire temps, cover your shifts or assist your employer in covering your time away.
When you get back from vacation make sure to put a smile on your face. Hopefully that will be easy to do. Make sure that others see how important it is to have a balance between work and home.
I don’t know of anyone that has said, “Gee, I wish I hadn’t taken so many vacations.” You typically hear, “I wish I had taken more time for myself and my family.”
Stress can cause many illnesses and negative health conditions. It is important to have multiple activities that help you enjoy life. Vacations and other leisure activities help you maintain positive feelings and experience less negative feelings. Engaging in varied activities, including vacations, lower blood pressure, lower stress hormones and actually help you lose weight.
People typically feel healthier during their vacation. They sleep an hour more per night and have higher energy levels. All this and they felt more satisfied with their life. It has been argued that people that take vacations live longer. Gee… if for no other reason, maybe take a vacation to live longer!
At Cedar Point Resort we have three 4-bedroom cabins. They are newly remodeled, are air-conditioned and have 2 bathrooms. Beaver Lodge and Moose Lodge are right along the lake shore- only about 20 feet from shore and Eagle’s Nest sits back closer to the pool and lodge. 4-bedroom cabins work great for larger groups or larger families. Perhaps you want a little more space…. we certainly have had 4 guests rent a 4-bedroom cabin, but our 4-bedroom cabins can sleep 12 and 14 guests.
4-bedroom cabins work well if two families want to share a cabin. For many sharing a lakefront cabin works great. Maybe you want to bring grandma and grandpa, a 4-bedroom cabin gives you just a little more space! We have had many larger groups that rent one of our 4-bedroom cabins as a gathering place and other members stay in other cabins. Do what works for you!!! Like our other traditional cabins, Beaver Lodge, Moose Lodge and Eagle’s Nest are newly remodeled and have an authentic northwoods feel and have comfortable furniture.
Eagles’ Nest has 3 bedrooms on the main level and the 4th sleeping area is in the loft. It is conveniently located close to the pool and lodge. The rates for all the 4-bedroom cabins are the same, except Eagle’s Nest during Early Summer, Summer and Late Summer when the rate is for up to 10 guests instead of 8.
Beaver Lodge is only 20 feet from shore. The large windows in the living room offer a great view of North Star Lake. Enjoy the outdoors from the deck facing the lake. Beaver Lodge is close to the beach. It has two bathrooms. We recently replaced the living room flooring and purchased a beautiful large log dining room table. Two bedrooms have a queen bed in each, a third as has 2-twin beds and 4th has a double bed. There are two new full size log futons and comfortable chairs in the living room. Beaver Lodge sleeps up to 12 guests.
Moose Lodge is a large 4-bedroom cabin and is only 20 feet from shore. The deck in front is almost like a second living room! Moose Lodge has been recently remodeled and we added a second smaller refrigerator. It has 2 bathrooms. The large living room and dining table (that seats 10) is a perfect place to gather. Two of the bedrooms have a queen bed in each and two of the bedrooms have 2-twins in each. There are two full size log futons and 2 log cushioned chairs in the living room. Moose Lodge sleeps up to 12 guests.
Eagle’s Nest is a 4-bedroom cabin (3 separate bedrooms and a loft) and sleeps the most of our resort cabins. For 2016 we put in new carpeting in the bedrooms and a new stove in the kitchen. The last big remodeling project on Eagle’s Nest was completed in 2012 and it turned out beautifully! Eagle’s Nest has a 14 foot vaulted ceiling, 2 air conditioners and 2 bathrooms. We get many comments on the log railing and wood staircase. The wood table that Tim built is a great place for meals, games, puzzles etc. You can enjoy the great outdoors on the patio in front of the cabin. Eagle’s Nest is closest to the pool and other facilities. One bedroom has a queen bed, the 2nd has 2-twins, the 3rd has a queen and twin bed and the loft has a queen and double bed. There are 2 couches in the living room. One pulls out into a queen bed and the other is a standard couch. For 2018 we purchased a new recliner for the living room. Eagle’s Nest sleeps up to 14 guests. During the Prime Summer Season, generally the turnover day for Eagle’s Nest is on Friday.
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