There is a saying: «no man needs a vacation stronger than man, who had just returned from vacation».the return to work after the holidays — what could be harder? Vacations we try to disconnect from the workflow: turn off your phone, don’t look in the mail. But to return from vacation in everyday work much harder.
From a psychological point of view, this is called «postupka depression». Usually depression lasts from a week to two. Depression is a mental disorder characterized by «depressive triad»: a decline in mood and loss of ability to experience pleasure (anhedonia), human thinking (negative thinking, pessimistic view of the situation), motor inhibition (according to Wikipedia).
Monday, compared to the day — light, light-hearted adventure. During the holidays the body is so relaxed that it is difficult to find the strength to quickly integrate into the workflow.
So what to do, how to help himself?
There are some tips that will help to overcome this negative period:
it is Not necessary rapidly to try to change something in my life. Whether it’s work or personal events. After the holiday period, the body gets used to the relaxed pace of life. Any changes require much effort from you. Therefore, it is necessary to begin with small changes.
the First thing you need to understand that it is impossible to arrive the next day before the work week. Optimally — back for 2-3 days before leaving for work. You acklimatiseras and the first working day will be much easier.
Many experts in this field and believe Thursday is the perfect day for going to work. And that would make sense — you come to work for 2 days, ahead of two days off, and this will allow you to begin gradually.
After arriving home, it is advisable to begin with the household chores, they will help to put you in a monotonous workflow. The main thing is not to get involved in a very interesting and active practice, they will interfere to join in the work.
Before the first working day think about what kind of clothes You will go. May need to update your wardrobe and buy a new blouse. It will be Your assistant — the desire to wear it and will push you to the first working day and you are good to go in the morning to work. In fact, try to plan the first week, because you will not be able to get down to cases.
the Best advice before you leave to start preparing to return to work. To do this, before you leave to bring all things in order. To make a schedule for after the vacation period.
Print and bring to work a few photos. Questions colleagues conducted vacation inevitable after your return to work. Small photos will be a good continuation of Your story about the holiday, and will help You not to switch sharply on workflows.
Forget about the negative thoughts. Popular expressions such as «Relax — don’t work», or «Vacation is over ahead of the boring weekdays» drive yourself away. Better start planning Your next vacation. Dream. What will it be? Where and with whom You want to spend? Put simply, coming from vacation, continue to stay in it.
do Not just take on challenging projects. Get started with the planning of next week, or parse incoming mail.
a Gradual entry into the work — is the key to success and avoid stress after the holidays.
If You stick to the above examples, then eventually meeting postvacation period would be much easier on the positive notes. And You’ll forget what postvacation depression!
thus the entry in the workflow will not cause discomfort.
Kovalchuk Tatiana
Recruitment company AVICONN
Consultant recruitment.