Sometimes getting the ‘big picture’ requires a smaller view of things. Perspective from the mountain peaks works, too. Or wandering along the waterfront, strolling by the shore.
What ways help allow for a mental escape? Music, meditation, musing, mischief?

I’m laughing here. My mental escape is playing Spider Solitaire.
And here I’ll admit my problem at the computer is either backgammon or chess. (smile).