Snowbirds in particular have much to think about this year. Whether they should stay at home or travel to their winter abode looms large. Many couples are opting to stay at home to avoid non-essential travel. Yeah, or nay. Spending the winter up north could be quite an adventure, especially if you haven’t done it in a while. Some embrace the whole idea as challenging, while others say “no way,” and opt to head into the “eye of the hurricane,” so to speak.
If you decide to chance relocation, consider how you are going to get there and if you will be truly welcome. Are you healthy? Does your insurance cover out of state illness? Is your winter home in a high-risk area? Last but not least, if you do get sick, do you have family nearby to help take care of you?
Treat yourself to a vacation at home. This new concept of working from home, homeschooling children, keeping up with daily household tasks and adapting to new technology has not been a piece of cake.
First and foremost, you can’t risk getting sick. You need to stay healthy; you need to work, you need to go to school, or you need to be available to help out those in your inner circle.
Plan this vacation like you would any other:
• Let your office know that you are taking a few days off.
• Turn off your phone. No video calls or online work projects.
• Catch up on chores, homework, or office work ahead of time, this is not a working vacation.
• Pick up a good book, start a jigsaw puzzle, play games or go for a hike
Disengage from stressful activities:
• Explore nature in your own neighborhood. Take up birdwatching.
• Browse gardening catalogues.
• Do something different, even if it is just rearranging your furniture.
What do you think? Can you create a modified vacation experience in your own home? Come on: Breakfast in bed; different menu experiences every day, virtual travel or long walks, can make all the difference in the world. You deserve a break today!
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