Drop what you’re doing because it’s time to exhale. Our team of experts (i.e. the Exhale staff) recommend our favorite ways to take a break from the daily grind. Try one … or them all!

Make a tech-free day trip to the beach

Head of the Meadow Beach, North Truro

Create a playlist of favorite nostalgic songs, and just drive around listening to it

1970s: “Summer Nights,” John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John

1990s: “Summertime,” DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince

Dig into the best lobster roll, and don’t skip the butter or mayo

The Clam Shack, Kennebunkport, Maine

Roll up your pants and splash in a fountain on your lunch hour

Boston Common Frog Pond Spray Pool, Boston

Soak up the arts in the Berkshires

Music: Tanglewood, Lenox

Theater: Williamstown Theater Festival, Williamstown

We scream for ice cream (or fro-yo, or sorbet, or gelato). You’re allowed to, too.

Flavors: Mt. Desert Island Ice Cream, Portland, Maine

Sundaes: Sundae School, Dennisport

Looking for more? Here are some suggestions from our Spring 2019 issue.