LAnd summer holidays represent for most Italians an opportunity to disconnect from work and daily routine, dedicating themselves to Relax, without obligations or timetables. Precisely for this reason, returning to work after the holidays can be complex and tiring and even lead to experiencing the so-called ‘post-holiday syndrome’symptoms of which may include apathy, tiredness, difficulty concentratingsleep disturbances and sadness.
In order to avoid this trouble, Lidia Molinari, People Advisor Director of Adherethe specialized company of The Adecco Group that develops and enhances human capital, proposes a list of tips for getting ready to go back to work without stress.
Resume your routine early
For those who have taken advantage of the holidays to take a trip, it is advisable plan to return home a few days before returning to the office. Having time to adapt to the routine again will allow you to rest and put your personal affairs in order, plan meals and tidy up the house, picking up the rhythm to better face the first working days. If the usual hours have changed during the holidays, it will be important gradually restore sleep-wake cycles. This will help the body get used to the pace of work without experiencing a sudden change. Furthermore, once the daily routine has resumed, getting up earlier than usual to go to the office will allow you to have more time in the morning to face the day without unnecessary rush.
Plan your workload with the right priorities
Once back to work, during the first few days, the advice of Adecco’s People Advisor Director Lidia Molinari is to focus on lighter, less demanding tasks. Thus it will be possible to gradually return to the working routine without feeling overwhelmed by the load that may have accumulated. Organize your days set realistic goals and prioritize tasks will allow you to keep under control theanxiety and avoid feeling pressured. It is also essential to remember allow yourself moments of rest, making sure you take regular breaks. This will help you relax, recharge your batteries and reduce stress, to be more productive and motivated right away.
Communicate with co-workers
Upon returning to the office, resuming the dialogue with your colleagues and with your manager will allow you to line up on the various projects and tasks left unfinished during the holidays, avoiding surprises and containing anxiety levels. At the same time, continuing to nurture relationships with collaborators will help improve mood, enthusiasm and motivation for your work.
Organize leisure activities
Starting the working week on Monday will be more bearable if, for example, a trip to the cinema is planned on Thursday, a dinner with friends and on Saturday a walk to the lake. When the week gets too heavy, organizing leisure activities in the near future can be the key to regaining a good mood and spend quality time with your friends and family.
Starting a new project that excites us and developing new skills on the job
In parallel with the playful activities, starting a project – both personal and professional – that excites us will make the routine much more bearable and will foster the development of new skills. For example, you can enroll in cooking lessons, perfect a foreign language or learn to play an instrument. For those who want to invest in their future work, undertake some ad hoc training courses may be the ideal choice. Learning new skills and encouraging one’s professional growth will be an extra stimulus for recovery.
Mens sana in corpore sano
Taking care of your body and mind and following a balanced diet is essential for reducing stress and maintaining good physical and mental health. In addition to exercise, also activities such as meditation and mindfulness they can be functional to face difficult moments or heavy situations.
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