Travelling is an exciting time. Especially to South Devon, where nature, history, and relaxation all come together so that everyone finds something to their liking.

But it's also undeniable that trips are stressful. For example, South Devon offers so many activities and interesting places that some visitors feel the pressure to do it all.

Relatable? Then read more to discover how to actually enjoy your South Devon trip. Cannot relax and be in the moment? Breeze Self-Discovery has advice for you, too.  

Tips from Breeze Wellbeing to Stay in the Moment on Your South Devon Trip

South Devon is the kind of place that naturally supports mental resets. With over 120 miles of coastline, scenic routes like the South West Coast Path, and peaceful countryside, spending time in nature has been scientifically shown to lower stress levels and improve mood.

But even in a setting like this, it's easy to drift away "elsewhere" — thinking about plans, photos, or what awaits you at home. The team of Breeze Mental Health, a self-discovery app, is aware of this problem and, hence, offers the following tips to our readers.

Journal to Stay Present

Journaling is one of the simplest ways to 'force yourself' to be in the moment. When a person writes or types something, they need to pause and think about their emotions and thoughts.

We understand that carrying a paper diary when you are already tightly packed for a hike in the huge range of reserves in South Devon might be uncomfortable. Breeze Self-Discovery makes it easier: on their website https://breeze-wellbeing.com/, you can download an app. What can you find in Breeze's journaling?

• Gratitude prompts

Perfect for travel: appreciating the small details you'd otherwise overlook. For example, write about stunning views of the Mamhead Obelisk or how you saw real dolphins, seals, and basking sharks off the South Devon coast.

• "Calm Anxiety" section

There are so many things to do in South Devon: do you want to go fossil fuel hunting? Or do you want to turn your mind off in one of the famous Devon spas? We recommend using journaling prompts from this section to soothe the overwhelm that is common in such situations.

• Release Worry prompts

These prompts are perfect to regain a sense of agency and control. Breeze Wellbeing asks questions, like "What situation in the past made you so alert?", "What can you do today to make you feel safer?", "Recall a time when you dealt with similar situations."

These are designed to remind you that you've already been through a lot, and another discomfort is 100% within your scope of possibilities.

For those new to journaling, prompts from Breeze Self-Discovery remove the pressure of "What do I write?" These short entries become a kind of mental snapshot of your trip. Something more personal than photos, so you can return to them and recall how you felt on your trips.

Track Your Mood to Learn More About Yourself

Travel obviously brings a mix of emotions that can change throughout the day. If you don't notice this variety of emotions, you might wrongly associate the South Devon trip with one feeling. Or even worse, a blur rather than meaningful experiences.

Breeze Mental Health has one feature that can help you with this. Its mood tracker is designed to be short and precise. You enter the following:

• Mood. A mood scale from unhappy to happy to describe general emotional well-being that day.

• Feelings. A wheel of positive/negative emotions. There's a huge choice of nuanced emotions, but users can also edit the list and even add their own.

• Activities. Choose what you did that day to connect emotions to actions. You can also add your own activities.

• Photo. Add a photo of that day to capture the moment or illustrate something specifically.

The best thing is that the mood tracker takes only 5 minutes, so you won't be distracted from experiencing South Devon on your phone.

Tip from Visit South Devon: As soon as you complete a certain activity (visit the zoo, cycle through Dartmoor, play a round of golf at the Dartmouth Hotel), log your emotions in Breeze Self-Discovery. That's how you'll learn what you actually enjoy doing, not something that tour guides recommend.

Another great thing about Breeze's mood tracker is that it provides analytics. It summarises which activities brought you the most joy and when you felt down most of the time. You can use these insights not just to plan your next trips, but also in your daily life.

Share Impressions with Friends

Breeze Wellbeing has a social feature that allows you to share insights from your journaling, or even results from self-discovery quizzes. Such an exchange with the closest is more meaningful than random photos of hikes in Haldon Forest Park.

There is also an "Insights" feature, which is a collection of users' personal stories. This feature can be especially helpful when you have some time to kill but want it to be useful. While you're on the train, you can chat with strangers all around the world!

Moreover, the South Devon area, with its beaches, festivals, and scenic walks, creates moments worth sharing. You can write your own stories and exchange travel tips or how this particular trip impacted your well-being.

Unwind with Mindfulness Games

Typical mobile games aim to capture your attention and keep you in for as long as possible. Breeze's games are the opposite. They are based on evidence-based breathwork and meditation strategies.

For example, in Flower Chain, you catch flowers while calming music plays in the background. In Mindful Breathing, you are introduced to beginner breathing exercises. Calming Waters is a tapping game where you interact with the water if you feel mentally overstimulated.

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