The post-holiday syndrome presents physical and psychological symptoms produced in a natural way and due to the difficulty of adaptation to the routine after a few days of rest.
According to Adecco, approximately 30% of workers suffer from post-holiday syndrome after the summer vacations. Are you one of them? If upon returning to the routine you feel some of these symptoms: lack of energy, lack of concentration, tiredness… the answer could be yes.
Some of the keys to reduce the symptoms of this type of stress are:
- Carry out a transition period between rest and the usual day to day: you will find useful tips such as, for example, return a little earlier from your vacation to acclimatize to your home.
- Adapt your schedule gradually.
- Change the chip and the way of seeing things: How about betting on a mindfulness lifestyle?
- Mindfulness helps us to be aware of the present and enjoy it: beyond the memories of vacation highlights, let’s go through the day with a positive attitude.
To maintain the rhythm of everyday life and well-being, you must be fully aware of what you are doing in each moment and learn from your emotions. Wondering how to do it?
Five practical tips to return to the routine with good foot applying mindfulness any day of your life:
- Be aware of reality: it is recommended that you start to be aware of the return to the routine before it arrives. Preparation starts with the commute. If you drive to work, take a few minutes when you get into the car to observe your body and your breathing.
If, on the other hand, you use public transportation, when you walk to the subway or bus stop, turn off your cell phone. Feel the movement of your legs, your feet on the ground and notice your breathing. - Organize your time and control your thoughts: when you start your day, be aware of your surroundings, the emotions that come and go, analyze them and tune in to your sensations. If you notice any kind of tension, locate the exact point and bring your breathing there.
- Take a break: the progressive incorporation, without abrupt changes, is essential to avoid falling into the post-vacation syndrome. For this reason, you must also give importance to taking short breaks. When you have one of these breaks, instead of surfing the Internet or reading the newspaper, move away from the computer, from the papers.
At lunchtime, turn off your cell phone, pause and breathe consciously. And if you eat with your colleagues, try to talk about non-work-related topics. - Don’t take your work home: It is highly recommended that at the end of the day, you review how your day went. Acknowledge your achievements and make a list for the next day. Whenever possible, you should disconnect completely until the next day.
Use your route home as a transition. Again, take your time, drive and/or walk consciously. - Disconnect and go into off mode: In your free time and social life, mindfulness also has a place. When you enjoy the company of your partner or friends, don’t look at your cell phone, focus on the conversation, the laughter, the silences.