How to Have a Relaxing Vacation at Home

Why is having a relaxing vacation at home important?

Having a relaxing vacation at home is very important because it makes you more comfortable. It is very reassuring knowing that you are in your house rather than halfway across the world. Also you will not have to worry about thieves coming into your house. Traveling for your vacations can be very stressful especially if you have travel anxiety. You have to book flights and a hotel, which can be stressful and expensive. Staying at home or locally is the best option since it is very cheap and you are in an area that you are fully familiar with. You also have less concerns. Instead of going abroad for vacations and leaving your pet with a sitter or neighbor, you yourself can properly take care and feed your pet the way you want. With family and friends you can still do favorite activities like eating food at restaurants and camping, which you can do in your backyard or at a local camp site. Instead of rushing to see everything and do all the activities abroad you can actually relax when you are at home, which is literally the entire point of a vacation. 

Tips on how to have a relaxing vacation at home

1. Read Books and Watch Enjoyable Movies - Make sure that these books and movies are something that you really enjoy, and transport you. You can rent a movie that you really enjoyed or never watched before and watch it with you back on a sofa, popcorn in your hand and eyes fixed on the movie. 

   
   

2. Listen to Music - Listening to your favorite type of music can also uplift your spirits. If you really want to relax, playing music genres like Jazz and Classical Music will really do the job well. You can make or find a playlist to listen to too so you will not have to worry about choosing a song. Some instruments like the Ukulele could even bring beach vibes to your home.

   
   

3. Try a Cookbook - If you like to cook then this tip is for you. Try to cook cuisines from other places. You can try to make Mediterranean, Moroccan or even Thai food that you have never tried before. Even if you do not like to cook, you still get a delicious treat at the end. Cooking with friends can also be fun and if you mess up, then you can all share a laugh. 

   
   

4. Embrace Your Inner Child - Try a video game. Try to play a free online game or board game that you have with friends or by yourself. Find a game that looks interesting. Explore and try new games that you have never played before. Who knows? You might even get addicted.

   
   

5. Tour a local national or state park - If there is a park near you that you have never visited or one that you loved, go to it and enjoy yourself. If you are close to one, you can tour the many national parks in the United States. The national parks are big and are often very scenic and interesting. Make sure you do not go too far away though, otherwise you might be stressed or have concerns.

   
   

6. Camp in the backyard - If you do not have a camp site near you, or you are too scared, have a camp in your backyard. This way you will not be stressed and know that you can always go back inside. You can do this with friends and/or family. In your backyard, your stress will be relieved for a good night sleep in a tent. 

   
   

7. Host a small dance party - With your family and closest friends, hold a dance party. Let someone be the DJ or play music through speakers and dance! One important thing is to make sure the dance party is not too big because then it can also be a little stressful.  

   
   

   Sources:

   https://www.onlinehsa.com/10-creative-ways-on-how-to-vacation-at-home/ 

   https://ideas.ted.com/how-to-take-a-vacation-without-leaving-your-own-home/ 

   https://healthyvoyager.com/why-staying-close-to-home-is-the-most-relaxing-vacation-you-can-have/