Mokokoma Mokhonoana said, “It is rest, not a vacation, that is a biological need.” 

I have to say, sometimes the simplest things are the best.

For me, sometimes the break from the daily routine is all I need to feel that sense of rest and renewal. This week is a good time for a mini staycation.

Don’t get me wrong I love traveling, taking a vacation to someplace I have never been, or revisiting a favorite destination, but there is something carefree about not having to pack or have a vacation must-do and must-see list on the agenda.

Really, it is rest that my body needs.

All batteries need to charge. I know if my car battery is running low, it dies. 

So, I opted in for a staycation to recharge my battery, do things around my house that would elevate the quality of my life, relax and play, relax and play a little more than usual.

What makes a staycation great?

First, setting clear intentions about how you want to feel at the end of your time at home. 

Then, choosing to do only those things that help you achieve that feeling.

Tips that will make your staycation fun and more fabulous:
1. Let people know your on a vacation.

2. Hire someone to clean your house before your staycation.

3.  Change up your normal routine. Changing up the tech routine-perhaps unplugging.  Consider unplugging from any calls, answering emails, or being in touch with what is typical for you. Otherwise your time at home may not give you your desired results.

4.  Tackle a small house project can be rewarding especially if it seems hard to fit into your standard routine. 

5.  Say good-bye to the news. 

6.  Be out in nature everyday.

7.  Get your body moving. I’m not talking about burning yourself out by running a marathon. Enjoy the day by taking a walk, hike, or go for a swim.

8.  Visiting a local attraction that you may have wanted to do, but haven’t. 

9.  Lunch date with a friend.

10.  Dressing to the nines, eating out, and enjoying a glass of wine or non- alcoholic spritzer with a friend. 

11.  Buy some food and drinks that are not part of your ordinary weekly routine.  A favorite of mine is fresh seasonal fruit with champagne on ice to celebrate.

12.  Relax, relax. Personally there is nothing better than an afternoon in a hammock with a glass of fresh squeezed orange juice over ice.

Whether you choose a staycation or vacation, state of mind is what matters in the end. Be clear on your intentions. Don’t get caught up in the should dos. Create something that works for you and the time you have to recharge.

Cheers to you all…rest a little and play a little. It does wonders.

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Big Hugs,