7 ways to reset your social battery
From quality sleep to forest bathing, follow these tips for a truly relaxing getaway that helps you recover from social burnout.
Published: Monday, 6 October 2025
From quality sleep to forest bathing, follow these tips for a truly relaxing getaway that helps you recover from social burnout.
Published: Monday, 6 October 2025
Suffering from social burnout? A ‘slowcation’ gives you a chance to recover from the stresses of too much human interaction and people pleasing. Bounce back in no time with our holiday relaxation tips.
If your calendar is always full of work events, family get-togethers and outings with friends, it can soon start to feel overwhelming. Even if you enjoy socialising, it’s important to take time out every now and again to recharge your batteries.
A change of scene can help. If you need to shut yourself away from the world for a while, here’s how to enjoy a getaway that’s truly relaxing.
First and foremost, make quality rest and sleep a priority. This can do wonders for your mood and energy levels.
With supremely comfy beds, temperature controls and blackout curtains, hotel rooms have some fantastic facilities for aiding restorative sleep that you might not get at home. They’re also excellent wind-down spaces for relaxing before you turn in for the night. Look forward to a warm bath, reading a cosy crime novel or watching the telly in your PJs perhaps.
If you’re usually dealing with people day in, day out, you might be craving a holiday that takes you away from lots of human interaction. The sort of places where you can go for long walks in the countryside or gaze at a beautiful sunset as day turns to night.
Why not stay at our riverside retreat at The Watermill Hotel, Hemel Hempstead for re-energising hikes in the Chilterns? Or book a room at Best Western Lamphey Court Hotel in Pembrokeshire to discover the wonders of West Wales. It’s just a short drive from Barafundle Bay – often likened to the Caribbean for its pristine sands and crystal clear waters.
When we’re busy, it’s all too easy to grab something on the go or turn to the nearest fast food restaurant for a quick fix. But holidays are the ideal time to savour good, nutritious food.
It’s often said that breakfast is the most important meal of the day – and there’s nothing quite like a hotel brekkie to set you up for whatever lies ahead. Whether your go-to is a full English, eggs benedict, creamy porridge or fruit salad with yoghurt, you’ll find a variety of hearty and healthy options across our sites. What’s more, Best Western Rewards members get breakfast on the house in 2025!
If you’re not careful, the non-stop news, social media cycle and buzzing of your phone can have a negative effect on your mental wellbeing. Use your break to reduce your screen time as much as possible and overcome your FOSO (fear of switching off). Leave work devices at home, turn off notifications and live in the moment.
Even if you can’t completely unplug, try to dedicate some time each day to putting your phone away. Use this time to read a physical book, connect with nature or sit outdoors at a beachside cafe and simply watch the world go by. Reboot yourself rather than your phone.
From soothing hot stone massages to revitalising algae facials, a spa treatment is exactly what’s needed to reset your mind and body. Feel the stresses of everyday life melt away as you enjoy pampering pick-me-ups.
Many of our Best Western hotels have spas onsite, complete with hydrotherapy hot tubs, heated pools, saunas and steam rooms. Choose one of our Spa Packages and you’ll get the full works – treatments, dinner and overnight accommodation.
Be sure to fill your lungs with plenty of fresh air during your break. How about practising the Japanese art of ‘shinrin-yoku’, or forest bathing? It’s all about immersing yourself in a forest environment and finding peace among the trees. A natural way to de-stress and recharge.
Try forest bathing in places like the New Forest or Thetford Forest, staying at one of our nearby hotels. Sit next to a babbling brook or crunch through the autumn leaves, really noticing the sights and sounds around you. You could even take a journal with you to jot down your observations. Forestry England also runs guided forest bathing sessions if you want a more structured experience.
Resist the urge to cram as much as possible into a holiday. Allow for plenty of downtime to relax and, if necessary, do absolutely nothing. A calmer pace can make the experience more enjoyable and memorable. There’s a lot to be said for prioritising quality over quantity.
If you’re travelling with others, try to schedule some time to yourself. Whether it's a leisurely stroll, gentle workout or early morning swim, having personal space to unwind can help you fully recharge. It's okay to say no to some activities if you need time out.
