What do you do to relax?

I am also planning my first mini-vacay in years

This is a thought-provoking question for me.  I feel like I haven't done any real relaxing in about 5 years.  So, I decided to make one day per week an "empty" day, where I can focus solely on myself (not chores, not projects, not a to-do list, no appointments) If I want to just sit on my couch and stare at a wall, so be it.   However, I feel like I will read or nap, sit outside on the deck, maybe go thrifting, do whatever.  If I get behind in my house plans, then that will have to be OK. But the reality is, I already do too much, and I have for years. I have always filled my days up with productivity, like I somehow had to justify being at home while Mark was at work.  Never mind that I also had a job and was a full-time mom of four.  My needs were always last, and free time was never free. I am sure that's what's behind all the stress I feel at home now.  I am filling my days with motion and it's a hard habit to break. Maybe I am tiring myself out on purpose.  I am being productive - but at what cost to me?  Figuring out life now with a completely empty nest has been a challenge.  Time to pencil in some empty time.