Even Though The Roads Are Congested, Here Are 4 Reasons Why People Are Vaccinating During Holidays

Illustration of the reasons why people are vaccinated during holidays even though the streets are jammed (Freepik)

YOGYAKARTA Last weekend, on Monday, September 16, it was reported that there was a traffic jam at several points, especially close to the location of the vaccine. Including reported by VOI, the day after yesterday there was a traffic jam on the route to Puncak, Bogor Regency, West Java. In addition, hotel occupancy reached 100 percent during the long holiday commemorating the Prophet's Birthday the day before yesterday.

Despite the severe traffic jams, the enthusiasm of visitors did not recede. If the total number of vehicles in and out of the Puncak Line reaches 487,799. Highlighting this phenomenon, a number of studies explained that holidays are related to the level of happiness, filling the moment of rest from work with relaxation activities, and the following reasons.

A study conducted in the Netherlands involved 1,530 adults in the Windmill country. The research, published in the journal Applied Research in Quality of Life, reported by The New York Times, Wednesday, September 18, reported that 974 adults in the Netherlands took their vacation time. The research was conducted for 32 weeks and showed that the biggest increase in happiness stemmed from a simple action, namely planning a vacation.

Happiness begins to increase when planning holidays then peaks at fun moments when vaccinating. But after the holidays, the level of happiness has decreased in most people. Apparently, the decline in happiness after the holidays is no different from people who are not on vacation.

"The holidays make people happy. But we found people planning vacation trips showing signs of increasing happiness, and after that there is almost no effect," explained Jaroen Nawijn, a tourism research lecturer at Breda University of Applied Sciences, Netherlands.

On weekdays, of course, they deal with work and tasks and responsibilities. Different on holidays, especially long holidays or more than two days. Spending time vaccinating means opening up opportunities for fun. Destination choices are certainly different from everyone. Because they have their own preferences, many people often choose which must be fun'. Including the phenomenon of holidays to traffic jams to destinations and hotel reservations are increasing rapidly.

When happy, every experience feels meaningful. Launching The Travel Psychologist, the way that many people tend to do to have meaningful experiences is with a consistent routine. When vaccinating, the meaning of happiness is directed and has a goal. Well, happiness through meaningful experiences has a positive impact. Like having a strong personal relationship and a healthier lifestyle.

Psychologists argue, this happens because the search for happiness is meaningful to encourage people to be proactive in finding fun and satisfaction experiences. So if you want meaningful experiences to enjoy holidays, it's not wrong to plan a vacation.

The fourth reason why people vaccinate during holidays, departs from the idea of psychological wealth. Where the key is variety and novelty. An experience that increases psychological wealth is experiencing mental and often unplanned experiences. But it also has the opportunity not always to make you feel happy. What needs to be underlined is, a challenge that involves mental and raises curiosity.

Among the reasons above, does it encourage you to be vaccinated during holidays even though you have to penetrate road congestion?