With the right mindset and tools you can squash those pangs of homesickness with the snap of your finger and make your travel experience everything great you signed up for, and more. 

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  Longing for home is common among travel nurses, especially during the first
  few weeks (even months) of a new assignment. New routines, new people, and new
  surroundings can leave you feeling vulnerable to a range of uncertainties, and
  being away from close friends and family during this acclimation period can be
  a struggle. But with the right mindset and tools you can squash those pangs of
  homesickness with the snap of your finger and make your travel experience and
  new <a href="/sites/ccn/travel-nursing-jobs">nursing job</a> everything great
  you signed up for, and more. Here&rsquo;s how.
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<h3>Recognize that homesickness is normal and healthy.</h3>

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  Missing home validates your deep connectedness to the friends and family
  you&rsquo;ve temporarily left behind. Being away opens your eyes to
  what&rsquo;s super special about being home&mdash;which is a good thing!
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<h3>Remember your reasons for traveling.</h3>

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  Exposing yourself to new people, places, experiences and opportunities,
  learning new skills while advancing your career, challenging yourself to reach
  beyond your comfort zone, as well as tackling unprecedented work and life
  issues on your own are all wonderful reasons to travel. Accomplishing one or
  more of these goals can sharpen your confidence and help you gain perspective
  on who you are and what you want out of life. When homesickness creeps in,
  watch it fade by bringing your personal and professional ambitions to the
  forefront.
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<h3>
  Stay busy in your free time. Sightsee, take up a new hobby, exercise, and
  engage in the things you would normally be doing at home.
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  Your travel destination is loaded with new and interesting things to do. When
  you have down time, explore your locale alone or invite a new work colleague
  to join you. Take photos of your excursions and share them with loved ones
  back home via social media. Keep a log of places you can&rsquo;t get enough
  of. Better yet, research must-see destinations and plan a family visit to your
  travel locale before or after your assignment is complete.
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  If yoga or a daily run is your way to stay grounded, do it. Prefer the gym for
  the social factor? Chances are your new city has plenty. Always wanted to
  learn how to knit? Find a local yarn store and take lessons. Like to sketch?
  Enroll in a drawing class or plant yourself on a park bench and have at it. If
  decorating is your thing but your budget is lean, find a local flea market and
  buy a knickknack that can be easily transported home.If you are religious,
  find a place to worship. Staying out and about will put you in touch with
  yourself and other people.
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<h3>Make your place feel like home.</h3>

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  Although you want to pack lightly, photos of friends, children, a spouse, and
  your pet are easy to bring with you. One glance at a loved one&rsquo;s image
  can brighten your day. Adding other personal belongings is also helpful; your
  favorite throw pillow, comforter, wall art, and other valued possessions will
  warm up your space and give it a sense of familiarity. If you want to make
  some moderate updates to your agency-provided apartment, ask the property
  manager if you can paint a wall or install removable wallpaper in your
  unit&rsquo;s entrance. Then jazz up the space with a favorite table and lamp
  from home. Or buy these items on the cheap from a local vendor in your travel
  city, which will give you something memorable to bring home and take with you
  on your next travel assignment.
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<h3>Skype, email, and call often.</h3>

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  Plan weekly phone calls home and shoot an impromptu text to a friend or family
  member when you want to vent, seek advice on a work or personal issue, or
  simply say hi. When your phone chimes back, you instantly know you are
  connected to those you love and love you back. That should help put a smile on
  your face.
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<h3>Getting ready for your next travel assignment?</h3>

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  Turn to Cross Country Nurses, one of the most trusted recruitment agencies
  offering <a href="/sites/ccn/travel-nursing-jobs">nursing jobs</a> in the
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5 Ways to Cure Homesickness While Traveling