Any vacation is memorable as long as you are not working or checking in with work or thinking about work. ‘Nuff said.

I also advocate for taking at least a lunch break during the working day, which can be thought of as mini vacations. Taking a walk or even stepping outside your home or office for a few minutes can do wonders.

If you work in office, try to find green spaces nearby to walk around or even just sit for a few minutes and enjoy the quiet.

Here are some of my mini vacations when working at the office. These were all taken within the past two weeks.

So I know some of you are thinking -” uh isn’t it hot in Phoenix right now”. Yes! So  your next question might be “how are you outside walking around taking photos?!” Well- because when I am in the office, the air conditioning is set much lower than I’m used to so I need to dethaw by mid-day and it takes a good 10-15 minute jaunt around the area to do that!

Ok so for me the motivation to get out and take a break is two fold- mental AND physical health/comfort. Because feeling like a popsicle all day is completely unproductive.

Also notice – we still have greenery in the dead of summer!