Sometimes our budget doesn’t approve, sometimes the boss doesn’t. Whatever the case, a quick escape from the humdrum of daily life can really help reset our clock; giving you a moment of much needed rest, relaxation, and inspiration to power through everything coming up on your calendar. And believe us you don’t need to step out to achieve that! You can do it right in your space and feel rejuvenated. Wondering how to do that? Read on.
Read how to make a weekend in your life a vacation without having to step out from your house, and even changing your pyjamas!
An in-house Spa
Yes, you read that right! You’d say I don’t have a bath tub, alright! Well, you don’t need one. Something as simple as putting a nice face pack (learn how to DIY one here, and manicuring your nails or giving yourself a body scrub can give your mind a much needed break. If you have the budget, call in your parlour wali aunty at home and treat yourself while you chat away with her, sip on some tea, and get yourself a mani-pedi! Alternatively, if you do have a tub, throw in a bath bomb, play some soothing music, light up a candle and read a book, or just be in the moment, relax!
A Digital Detox
The luxury of modern times, a digital detox can help your rejuvenate from the constant pings from work, the constant notifications that tell you about your friend’s engagement, or even the constant urge to keep scrolling for nothing. Take a break from your work obligations and take a digital detox, so you can channel your energies into something that will take your mind off of things. Finish that book you’ve been meaning to, or do some yoga and guided meditation to give you a renewed energy and some headspace.
Get yourself a take-away, or order in
For once we’d tell you not to cook at home, stay in and order yourself a meal or get a take-away from an exotic restaurant that you like. A home staycation can be a perfect excuse to take a break from cooking and your usual routine and enjoy a few of your favourite dishes without lifting a finger. That said, if cooking soothes you, this might also be the perfect time to try out a new recipe or bake something totally indulgent.
Take a trip down the memory lane
No one can deny the fact that our childhood was one of the most precious times ever. Now Nani ka ghar, the train rides, careless laughter and friendships have become a mere memory. Indulge in a just-like-the-old-times banter with a friend by calling them in, ordering food, and watching a show together or just chit-chatting over old times. Or do something just like you did when you were young and carefree, like picking up an old jigsaw and solving it or just spending time with family or cousins can entirely rejuvenate you and get you ready for the upcoming week.
Catch Up On Your Favorites
With so much workload and the unending rat race, sometimes our passions just take a backseat and eventually get stacked somewhere in the back of our mind. The idea of a staycation is to give yourself a break and reset your mind, so indulge in a good Netflix show or a movie that makes you laugh. You can also go in for a movie marathon, while you eat your favourite food in your PJs, sip on some chilled ice-tea, and put your favourite shade of nailpolish on!
DIY or Work On A Creative Project
While Netflix and chill is a great thing, a reset must also include avoiding screen time too. Indulge in some of your creative hobbies, whatever they might be – from something as simple as painting, cooking, journaling, or even gardening, or something craftier. Just pick it and get going! Keeping your mind indulged in something other than raging deadlines, colleagues at work, or even a tough week ahead of you, can bring your mind the much needed calm, and can also help you recharge.
All these options will let you stay at home, instead of recharging in a crowd full of party people, or having to dress up and go somewhere. The best version of an at-home staycation manages to let you feel somewhat transported, but with all the comforts that being in your own space affords you. Maybe that includes a weekend of Netflix bingeing or taking all the long luxurious bubble baths you want — either way, the best staycations are the ones that allow to truly recharge.
So, unwind at home and treat yourself just like a staycation would, so you can recharge your spirits for the coming week and show up to work without having the Monday blues.
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