Most of us do not have the luxury of taking vacation whenever we would like to, but there is always the option of a mental vacation for a quick refresher.  The article, “10 Ways to Take a Holiday at Your Desk,” by Kevin Daum lists how you can take a vacation without leaving.
1. Meditate
2. Online video surfing
3. Read fiction
4. Upper body Yoga/stretching
5. Crossword puzzles or sudoku
6. Write a letter/journal
7. Call a friend
8. Podcasts
9. Clean your desk space
10. Plan a physical vacation
All of these activities can be done in about an hour and then you are ready to get back to work.  Visit the article for further detail on how you can take an at-work vacation.