4 Ways to Stay in “Vacation Mode” All Year Long Have you ever found yourself daydreaming about white sandy beaches while stuck in traffic or wishing you could trade your cubicle for a cozy cabin? If so, you’re in good Read More + Posted by Kara Baskin on January 29, 2019 in: Cup of Calm Tagged in: be good to yourself, benefits of vacations, boost productivity at work, clean out that junk drawer, Daydreaming, Direct Attention, Going for a walk outside, involuntary attention, Let Your Mind Wander, Lighten Up, live longer, Looking at art, lower risk of depression, manage stress, Meditating, OnePoll, playfulness serves a purpose, quiet time, relieves stress, savoring a home-cooked meal, Smile!, strengthens our connection with others, Take a (tech) Break, Think more creatively, Treat Yourself, vacation mindset