How to Recharge on Vacation When You’re Overwhelmed

If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stressed, and uninspired, it might be time to recharge. While weekends are a great opportunity to step away from work and home responsibilities, sometimes it’s not enough for a full boost.

If you’re planning a getaway to recharge your mood and energy from work, home, and life responsibilities, make sure to set some standards first. Below are some tips on how to recharge on vacation when you’re overwhelmed.

Prepare

Make sure to take care of your responsibilities before you head out. Whether it’s your work to-do’s, getting a pet sitter, or running errands, getting things done sets you up for success. Not only will you come home to a completed to-do list, but you’ll have a clear mind while on vacation.

Manage your expectations

Understanding what it is that you want to get out of your getaway is crucial to its success. Whether you’re simply looking to recharge or build a year’s worth of goals, you have to know what you want. Make a checklist before heading out and check it on it throughout your vacation to make sure you’re on the right track.

Change your scenery

The purpose of going on vacation is to spend time away from home, so make sure you’re not locked in a hotel room doing exactly what it is that you do on a daily basis. Go outside, sit by the pool, or take a walk in the park. By changing your scenery, you invite new thoughts and feelings, which can be helpful when trying to recharge.

Unplug

Unplugging is one of the most critical steps to ensure a successful recharging getaway. Whether you’re unplugging from social media, your work email, or technology in general, make sure you set boundaries. Unplugging from social media is one of the best ways I disconnect from the world and acknowledge my feelings.

Be OK with doing nothing

If you’re like me, then you’re constantly on the move. While this is a great attribute to help get things done, it also comes with its downside. With my mind constantly racing, it’s hard for me to sit down and do nothing. However, I’ve learned that one of the best ways to have a clear mind is to do nothing at all.