Books & movies can help you connect with your location or situation, they don't have to be a diversion. When living in China I liked to watch dystopian sci-fi

Books & movies can help you connect with your location or situation, they don't have to be a diversion. When living in China I liked to watch dystopian sci-fi & anime based in large cities - Akira, Ghost in the shell, Oblivion, Dredd, The fifth element, total recall Then grab some headphones and go for a wander around your megacity :) PS this also works for other scenarios. Eg "Black cat white cat", or "Brother" if strapped for cash. "Fight club" if your job is getting you stressed. I think lot of art is created by artists as a "cure" for their current worries. And their problems tend to be just like ours.