The western world is ‘go go go’ at the moment, and that seems to be a curse that will never be lifted. With daily demands and responsibilities, and emergencies and unforeseen circumstances on top of that, it is only fair to presume that the majority of us are on a fast track to burnout. There has been little opportunity for people to get away from their homes, towns, and countries over the past two years, and with the cost of living shooting up, holidays are to be treated as even more of a luxury. However, taking a break is an essential part of well-being, and trying something new can be as expensive or as cheap as you need it to be.

This piece is going to take a look at why taking a break away is vital for your mental health and offer some inspiration for ‘break away’ activities so you can return to life feeling refreshed. 

Inspiring Creative Change

You might have a new perspective after traveling to a different city, or you might be startled by mounds of inspiration that you could not get without stepping out of your comfort zone. Both outcomes are extremely useful when wanting to inspire creative change in yourself in your life. If you have the money and the time, pick somewhere you have never been before or go and try something you have not experienced previously, such as any of these things to do in Denver.

Recovery From Stress

When we are stressed for long periods of time, it can sometimes be difficult to spot. High cortisol levels and constantly ruminating can just become part of our everyday life, but it does not have to stay that way. Give your mind and body space to decompress whenever you can so your body can lower those stress hormones and engage with some that are more calming. Whether you only have one day off or you have a whole week of rest, some will always be better than none. 

Can Offer Clarity

One of the best benefits of taking a break is that it can offer clarity to certain situations or predicaments. When we are in the same place for too long or staring at the same problem, the solutions do not jump out at us as much as we would like them to. Taking a step out of that bubble and seeing something different in the world can help give you additional insight and could even offer clarity on something that you have been too close to – either physically or emotionally. 

Taking yourself somewhere new or immersing yourself in something new can give you a new perspective or inspire change like nothing else can, which can be crucial to enhancing your life or taking other positive steps.