Going away usually means packing up a suitcase (or other travel bag) and getting into some form of transport (or walking boots) and leaving the place you normally live for a while. At least overnight.
It’s refreshing, recreational, relaxing, and refilling.
But it turns out, you don’t have to do all of the going, to get away.
Here’s some other ways to be away, without going (too far):
Stay a night at your friend’s place. You can house swap for a night or two.
Get outside and get moving. Spending a chunk of time in nature is always worthwhile.
Eat something different. Or, eat something traditional. Food features in our experience, so make a point of choosing what you eat as a break from the norm.
Plan a routine. Or rather, plan what your routine will be. And make it different. Your routine might be no routine, consistently make it up as you go.
Do nothing. For at least an hour, plan to do nothing, achieve nothing.
Nap. This is a personal favourite, but learning how to nap well is a skill and art form, and knowing you can and will nap is awesome!