46Try a Staycation

Are you in desperate need of some time away from the office but, for whatever ever reason, just can’t jet off to France, cruise to Hawaii, or take a cross-country car trip any time soon? No worries. Try the latest creation of the overwhelmed and overscheduled: Take a staycation, a new buzzword that means a vacation you take from the comfort of your own home. To make the most of your home grown break from the office:

Avoid Errand Creep

Don’t end up doing so many things around the house—replacing the lightbulbs, cleaning out the garage, fixing the front door, and so forth—that you miss taking the time you need to just chill. If you have a few closets you really want to clean out, schedule a specific day and time to do them.

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