by: Brian Acton | Credit.comUpdated: Aug 23, 2017 - 1:58 PM

Vacations can be expensive theres the cost of travel itself, as well as lodging expenses and all the money you drop once you get where youre going. When its all said and done, you could potentially spend thousands of dollars on a getaway.

But aside from emptying our wallets, vacations can help us decompress and cut back on stress. But theres a way to enjoy the same result without having to overspend on a vacation. Heres how you can save money by achieving epic relaxation without ever leaving your hometown.

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Modern technology keeps us continuously plugged in, something many people tie to causing highstress levels. Think about it: Your boss can nowemailyou when yourehome, and social media can constantly bombard us with information.

It can be beneficial to step away from digital communications once in a while.To help you relax, considerturning off the TV, smartphones and computer at least a few evenings a week, if you can.At the very least, you can try to remove tech from your bedroom so that you can wind down before going to sleep, as research has shown that the light from screens throws off our sleep cycles and melatonin production.

Theres a reason we go on vacations to relax. Perhaps we find it easier to unwind in a place we dont associate with work or home responsibilities. But you can establish a place at home thats used just for relaxing and in time your mind can start to associate that place with a calm, tranquil mindset.

The exact nature of your relaxation space depends on your resources and preferences. You may have a backyard or room to devote to relaxing, or you may only have extra floor space. But whether its a garden patio, relaxation room or beanbag chair next to your bookshelf, you can designate a certain space at home for relaxation.

To help boost the relaxation vibe in that space, consider repaintingcalming colors on the walls, listening to tranquil sounds (relaxing music) or addingaccessories such as plants or Zen sand gardens. You can also try to remove anything from that space that stresses you out like phones, mail and other stressors.

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Massages, spa days and yoga classes are just a few examples of services that can help you relax. Sure, a trip to the spa may be a seen as an unnecessary extravagance, but it is likely lessexpensive than a vacation and could be worth the investment. After all, relaxation professionals can help you recharge and refresh. If this is outside of your budget, there are less expensive alternatives you could consider, too, like finding free yoga instruction videos online or soaking in your tub at home instead of at the spa.

Relaxation doesnt all have to take place within your home. In fact, you can reacquaint yourself with your own neighborhood. Whether youre in the city, country or somewhere in between, your region should have some great attractions you may not have checked out before (or perhaps its just been a while). Try approaching your area from the perspective of a tourist: What would you recommend they try if they were visiting your area?

Whether its hiking, museums or fine dining, you can get avacation-level experience by discovering (or rediscovering) the best your town has to offer. You could develop a new appreciation for your region and find new places to explore and enjoy to boot.

No matter how you decide to relax, whether through yoga, a zen garden or something else, its a good idea you dont overspend after all, you dont want to find a good relaxation tool just to find out its landed you incredit card debt.

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