Summary
The article discusses strategies for easing back into work after the Christmas break. Experts suggest ways to reduce stress and anxiety about returning to work, such as planning ahead, reducing mental clutter, and setting up routines. It emphasizes that feeling overwhelmed returning to work is common, and suggests steps to transition smoothly.
Key Facts
- The return to work after holidays can cause reluctance, anxiety, and low energy.
- "Sunday blues" is common, often due to anticipatory stress about Monday.
- Planning Monday's tasks on Friday can help create a smoother transition.
- Keeping Sunday evenings calm helps lower stress.
- Packing work items and laying out clothes the night before can reduce mental clutter.
- Writing down worries or tasks can help clear the mind and improve sleep.
- January is suggested as a good time for a work reset and to notice what tasks drain energy.
- Structuring time more intentionally can help manage feelings of being overwhelmed.
