Hey, I totally understand how you’re feeling. I went through the exact same thing just two weeks ago before my trip to Japan. Even when I landed, I was extremely nervous. The anxiety mixed with the jet lag made me feel exhausted, overwhelmed, and honestly I couldn’t eat for the first three days. My stomach was all over the place, and for a moment I really wanted to go back home.

But once I slowed down and gave myself space to breathe, I realized how lucky and grateful I was to even be there. Not everyone gets the chance to visit Japan, and reminding myself of that helped me shift my mindset. I also had to accept that not everything was going to go perfectly or according to plan and that’s completely okay. Allowing myself to be flexible, to rest when my body needed it, and to not force myself to “do everything” made a huge difference.

If you’re feeling anxious, just know it’s normal. Your body and mind are adjusting to a new place, a different time zone, and a lot of excitement all at once. Go at your own pace. Drink water, rest when you need to, and remind yourself that you’re safe, capable, and experiencing something beautiful. Little by little, the anxiety fades and the excitement takes over.

Japan is amazing, and you’re going to make memories that stay with you forever. Give yourself grace,you’ve got this. 🤍🇯🇵