Quit my job today. WIBU to ask how to have an enriching work free life before I job hunt?

[LydiaBennetsUglyBonnet]

Disclaimer: I am not Liz Truss.

But I quit my job today after months of absolute hell, I was allowed to leave with six months pay, which I’m happy with as I was on the cusp of going down the tribunal route.

Im going to take four months off as I really need the break, before job hunting. I am fearing that I will end up lying about in the sofa watching Netflix. What can I do to fill my time (2 kids at school aged 5&9)? And make this time off as productive as possible. Hit me with ideas!

Purpose
Service
Challenge
Creativity
Nature
Physicality

Try to hit those buttons. Stay off the Internet!

I’d take a short time to decompress. Enjoy half term. Then start applying.
Gap/pay off would raise concerns in some areas so I’d be keen to do something improving eg a course to put a positive spin on it.

I'd definitely do a few cookery day courses. Get proficient at Indian cookery, bread making etc

Try freelancing. If it takes off you could never have to work for someone else again!