Some days, home is where the heart is. Other days, home is just where stress lives. If the latter is true today, time-outs will be your best friends. If you find yourself overwhelmed by household to-dos, annoying family members, or memories from the past, don’t let them carry you away. Break pesky mental spells with healing activities like going out in nature, journaling about what’s getting you down, or losing yourself in a juicy novel. Clarity and focus will come back after some much-needed downtime.