I returned from vacation

Here's a revised version of the passage:

This year, I took two weeks off. The first week was in Italy, and the second in Turkey. As I walked home earlier today, I realized something significant about my return: I felt refreshed.

While this might seem obvious to most, and perhaps is one reason why vacations exist in the first place, it prompted me to consider taking more breaks in the future.

During both vacations, I was consistently on the move and received a lot of sun exposure. Reflecting on this, I believe that to truly rejuvenate, the location doesn't necessarily matter. While it's delightful to travel to distant places and return with enthralling stories, the primary sources of my rejuvenation seemed to be physical activity and sun exposure.

In contrast, on the very Monday following my vacation, after sitting for an entire workday, my body ached. My eyes felt strained, my right arm was sore from being in a rigid position and constant clicking, and my lower back was fatigued. These discomforts arose from staying in one position for extended periods, not from the work itself, which I believe can be a significant source of joy. The real issues were the lack of movement and sunlight.

So, the challenge is to incorporate regular movement and sunlight into my daily routine. But as I ponder this, I wonder how to manage during the winter when daylight is limited and the sun's rays are weaker. My initial thought is figuring out how to comfortably spend time outdoors during the colder months. Once that's resolved, I can focus on maintaining regular movement and light exposure.