We all know the feeling of being completely exhausted after many days of intense work. That feeling crept up on me last week after submitting an assignment I had been working on for several weeks. When I finally handed it in, I was ready to relax for a few days. But not just the kind of relaxation where you sit at home on the couch with a movie playing on the TV. No, I needed to slow down completely and unwind on a deeper level. That’s why my girlfriend and I decided to book a cozy log cabin in the woods, surrounded by beautiful nature. From the moment we drove up the driveway and saw the cabin in its stunning setting, I could feel the calm settling in and my pulse slowing down. Our time in the cabin was spent reading by the fireplace, taking walks in the surrounding area, and cooking meals over an open fire. Unlike the everyday routine at home, the change of scenery and the wide-open spaces allowed us to simply be in the moment. Moments like staring into the fire and listening to the soothing crackling sounds. The purpose of this little piece of writing is to remind you how important it is to take breaks from a busy everyday life. It doesn’t take much more than a campfire by a shelter or a walk in your local nature. Just getting outside and allowing yourself to enjoy the peace can make all the difference.