Meaning of the word "a change is as good as a rest" in English

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a change is as good as a rest

US /ə tʃeɪndʒ ɪz æz ɡʊd æz ə rest/
UK /ə tʃeɪndʒ ɪz æz ɡʊd æz ə rest/
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Idiom

changing to a different activity or environment can be as refreshing as taking a break or holiday

Example:
I decided to paint the kitchen this weekend; after all, a change is as good as a rest.
Instead of a beach holiday, we went on a hiking trip because a change is as good as a rest.