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A Weekend Getaway

Sometimes you just need to get away

Brook Pigg

Dec 05, 2016

Hamline University

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I am currently in the midst of my weekend getaway--a time to reconnect with friends, a time for laughs and a time to relax. This is not only a good idea for all to do, but it refreshes you and refocuses you. Due to this I suggest that everyone should take a weekend getaway at least every six months or so.

1. You feel refreshed

By being around those that care for you, you are able to get re-centered and feel more comfortable in your own skin and with your own life. You are able to throw all stressors to the wind and be able to fully enjoy yourself for just a few days. While the time is short, it does wonders for you!

2. You feel refocused

After my getaway, I truly felt refocused and ready to finish off my school and the semester before my winter break. Being in Grad School is stressful many times and being able to put that all aside and focus on my friends was a good way to refocus and be able to dial in and finish the semester off strong.

3. It's good for your mental health

Beyond being able to hang out with your friends, the laughing you will do during this time and the games you will play and the winding down that you can do during this time period fully de-stresses you. Take time to play board games or card games because the conversations that can stem from that and the memories you can make are worth the time.

Overall, it is totally worth it to go on a weekend getaway. It not only does wonders for you but also it allows you to take time to yourself and enjoy things that you want to choose and do the things you want to do. If you have the chance to getaway I highly suggest that you do so because it will do wonders for you.

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