Escaping Reality

Escaping from reality is something that somehow coincides with the theme of the changing seasons.
The intermediate time when you're preparing for a new "working year" but still have the liberty to technically do what you want is a surreal period that can be extremely disorienting.

So it's good to get away - to escape from the surreal reality and whatever problems may be bothering you at this time.

Step 1: buy food one day in advance so that you won't have to venture out during your day of escape.

Step 2: when you wake up, unplug and/or turn off your phones. Pick a time when you're not expecting anything important, so that this won't be too problematic. Then lock your door and close the peephole. (Bear in mind that a do-not-disturb sign is going overboard.)

Step 3: regulate the temperature and atmosphere of your home so that it's perfect for you. For instance, if it's boiling hot and blindingly sunny, pull down all of the shades in your house. If it's rainy, light a few candles.

For the rest of the day: watch a movie or, even better, your favorite guilty pleasure TV show or soap, use a shoulder or foot massager if you have one, take a long bath with salts/bubbles/essential oils, cook yourself your favorite foods... In short, do all of your favorite things in the comfort of your home and completely rejuvenate yourself.

But this is the long version. If you're busy over the weekend or simply can't manage a day like this, there are easier ways of escaping from the world.

Quick Ideas:
-go to the cinema by yourself and try to find a seat far away from everyone else (other people bring in the outside world)
-take a long bath (whether it's in the morning, evening or even in the afternoon, closing the bathroom door on steam, candles and delicious smells and soaking in the warm water is an amazing feeling)
-sit down somewhere, either at home or in a restaurant somewhere and have a single (or double) glass of wine (whatever you feel like - white, red, rosé and especially champagne can work wonders for a headache, heartache or whatever else)

Remember: being by yourself and relaxing is some of the best medicine for any bad feeling that we might have.