There is a considerable difference between escapism and taking a break. Merriam-Webster defines escapism as “habitual diversion of the mind to purely imaginative activity or entertainment as an escape from reality or routine.” Meanwhile, taking a break is a form of self-care—something you might do when you need a rest or recharge.
How can you tell the difference between escapism and taking a break, especially when the activities themselves can overlap? The answer lies in the motive behind what you are doing.
Escapism is my dear old friend As a childhood trauma survivor, escapism through books, stories, and poems kept me alive. I would read romance novels, both Harlequins and classics like Jane Eyre, because I had few romantic prospects
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