How to survive returning from vacation
September is often synonymous with a new beginning. A sort of New Year in advance where you can set your goals and good intentions for the coming months. But September represents for many the fateful moment of returning from vacation and the inevitable arrival of autumn and returning to work. And so goodbye to the beach, aperitifs at sunset and early hours to dance. How to survive this shock? Here are some tips to make the return from vacation as less traumatic as possible.
1) Plan a new vacation
It may seem absurd but the first thing to do is get into the idea that there will be other holidays. Maybe you will have to wait a few months but setting a mental or real countdown on your pc or mobile phone can help you get through the hard days of work. Plan a trip, a weekend out of town, a little escape from everyday life and you will see that the idea of the end of summer will seem less harsh.
2) Appreciate the change of seasons
Autumn can be a fascinating season if you can grasp its essence. Let’s see the positive side … Less warm, romantic atmosphere, the possibility to show off the garments of the new collection and still mild and long days to be able to enjoy walks and outings. Take moments to enjoy the change of season, nature can be a real panacea for the mood.
3) Set work goals
Oh yeah. We have to work … At this point it’s better to do it with the right spirit. If the temptation to do the bare minimum may seem tempting, recovery from vacation should instead be the moment in which to take stock of one’s career and set concrete objectives to accelerate one’s development. Setting small daily goals can help you break through the routine and give you a bigger boost in committing to work.
4) Hobbies and leisures
We are not made up of just work. If we count the hours spent in our offices, these represent a small part of the time we are offered every day. Of course, we also need to sleep, but despite this we still have enough time to devote ourselves to our hobbies, to go out with friends, to have an aperitif after work. Having small moments of leisure and relaxation every day helps to overcome the seemingly endless hours of work and allows us to arrive at home in the evening realizing that we have not “wasted” an entire day just working.
5) Take care of your well-being
Summer, as we know, is a season in which we are inclined to transgress. Going out late, dining at a restaurant, big drinks, closed gym, make all the efforts made in the previous months to stay fit. The end of the holidays is also accompanied by the resumption of the gym, healthier diets, etc. All of this can trigger just as much stress as returning to work. The rule is to take your time. It is useless to expect the same sports performances of the previous months and to change one’s habits drastically. Starting at your own pace will take you far and you will reach your goals.
6) See the bright side
Being positive is the attitude necessary to deal with times of stress. The return of the holidays offers many positive sides. We have the shooting of our favorite TV shows, we save more money, we will no longer be forced to the crowds on the beaches and the long queues on the highway, we will no longer risk being bitten by mosquitoes or other insects, we will be able to sleep at night without suffocating from the heat, Christmas is approaching etc .. Focus your attention on these aspects, obviously ignoring the positive points of a beautiful season like summer. Self-convincing is a great power. Try it.
7) Embrace the Hygge philosophy
Hygge is a Danish and Norwegian word that defines a feeling, a social atmosphere, an action related to the sense of comfort, safety, welcome and familiarity. The peoples of the north spend many months of the year with a few hours of sunlight and inside the house or workplace given the prohibitive climatic conditions. Nonetheless, a European Union survey called the Danes the happiest European people. Where does this come from? According to many psychologists, the tendency of these peoples to take great care of their home nest, making it comfortable, and spending time in a pleasant way with friends and family would be an excellent weapon against the tendency to melancholy of autumn.
8) Remember the good times
A good way to overcome moments of discouragement can be to take refuge in the most beautiful summer memories. Dust off the photos, listen to the songs that made the soundtrack of your summer and little by little the sadness will vanish.
Now it’s your turn to put these tips into action. Courage and coolness! Think that time passes quickly and summer will return inexorably in a few months!
Good return to all!