Ask HN: Free for a month. What to do?

Are you wanting to do something productive or do you want to relax and enjoy your free time off?

I would personally just get my non-work life in order. I've been on the cusp of burnout for so long that I've let other things slide. I would take the time to clean and organize the house, get some exercise, sleep right, etc. Just recover so that I'm at my best starting the new job.

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1. Go backpacking/camping in some wilderness nearby

2. Catch up on the reading list

3. Start or enhance an exercise routine/habit

4. Learn to cook and start a habit of cooking

5. Catch up with friends and family

A month is a good amount of time to build a healthy habit that can take you into the new job.

Regardless of what you do, I hope you enjoy the time off!

What do you want to do? Or, what do you want to not do, that you're asking others?

Things I'd suggest:

- Take the time to sort out any feelings you have about your old job, if you'd benefit from doing so.

- Take the time to spend a long time reading books / watching Netflix / playing videogames.

- Look into a more creative / active hobby.

- Develop professional skills which are interesting to you and will likely help at your new job.