5 Ways to Make the Most of Your Staycation

There are many ways in which the pandemic has changed our plans and our lives. It has likely made you more cautious, improved your cleaning habits, and helped you learn how to stay healthy. On the other hand, there are probably some things that you miss, like traveling or taking vacations. Some have opted to take staycations in their hometown, since this can be as exciting as going out of town. Here’s a look at how to spice up your staycation, so you can make it a memorable one.

Decide What To Do

A staycation can take place at your house or within your city or area. It is up to you to decide which one you prefer.

Even though you may not be able to travel far away, there are likely many things in your area that are fun and exciting. Take the time to talk to your family about what they want to do, where they want to eat, and more. You may be able to find deals at your favorite restaurants, take advantage of special prices on lodging, and you can spend time with the ones you love as well.

Think About a Theme

A good theme can make a big difference when it comes to a great staycation. You may want to turn your home into a movie theater or work on your health and wellness for a weekend. Talk to everyone in your house and let them express their ideas.

For instance, if you want to have a mental health weekend, you might want to sign up for online therapy and take advantage of a session or two. Some online therapy apps are able to work with you for couple therapy or family therapy, or you can opt to talk to a counselor by yourself. You can read this article from BetterHelp.com about types of therapy that may be effective for you or your family.

Make Sure There is Plenty of Entertainment

Once you have some of the blanks filled in, you should prepare to have enough entertainment involved. You might want to stream video, binge watch a program, play board games, or do something else with your partner or family. You can decide together what you think will be fun and you will enjoy. You can design your own game or activities, to make the time even more memorable. 

Consider Doing Something New

Another thing you can add to your staycation is an activity that you have never done before. You might want to paint on a canvas, try your hand at baking something fancy, or even do your own wine tasting event. There are no right or wrong ideas, and you are supposed to be treating the time like it’s a vacation. Think about this as you go throughout the planning process. Vacations are a good tool for relieving stress and changing up your everyday routine.

Have a Backup Plan

There are times when things may not work out. For this reason, you should have a backup plan in place. Perhaps the restaurant you wanted to order food from was closed or you couldn’t find your favorite movie to watch. You should have backups in some instances, so you are less likely to feel upset about these small issues. 

Overview

When you put a lot of thought into the process and make sure that is plenty to do, you have a good chance of experiencing a staycation that you will be thinking about for quite some time.

Post contributed by Marie Miguel

Marie Miguel has been a writing and research expert for nearly a decade, covering a variety of health- related topics. Currently, she is contributing to the expansion and growth of a free online mental health resource with BetterHelp.com. With an interest and dedication to addressing stigmas associated with mental health, she continues to specifically target subjects related to anxiety and depression.