How to cope with returning from summer vacation

How much does it weigh on you? returning from holidaysAnd when do you start to feel like everything, both at work and in your daily activities, is going back to normal, stress and fatigue included? These are important questions for our quality of life, which, thanks to the holiday break, is revving up: between 60 and 70 percent of people, in fact, return to their routines feeling positive, more energetic, more productive, more motivated, and less stressed. This vast majority of now-former vacationers even perceive that the quality of their work has improved. Unfortunately, however, the magic moment doesn't last long, and in 40 percent of cases, the situation kicks in in less than a week. re-entry syndrome. With sleep disturbances, bad mood e difficulty concentratingAll symptoms of an illness that risks becoming contagious, for example within the family, if it isn't contained before it's too late.

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The post-holiday syndrome

The post-holiday syndrome is on the riseWhy? Obvious answers. Vacations have gotten shorter, and a third of people who take them bring work with them, even to the seaside or the mountains, while a good 20 percent are tense and stressed even on the beach. The rushed society, a life crammed with commitments, with the clocks stuck in the present, among its side effects also produces these post-holiday toxins.

The best cure, then we will see the individual remedies, even in physical activity and nutrition, is only one: extend the breaks. That is, without stealing anything from commitments and deadlines, modify the calendar in a way that goes against the eternal present that imprisons us. Look ahead and organize, with simplicity, a life where time is cheated (haste, comes from the Latin (to rub)This time, it's us. With short, recurring breaks, allowing ourselves days and hours to unplug, without even a precise plan and not just during traditional vacation periods. Rest, man's first medicine, must be managed by us, and only by us, and not by the calendar that otherwise suffocates us.

What to do after the holidays

As for practical advice, it takes very little to avoid wasting your health, time, and mood and to best face the delicate post-holiday period. It's a time to face with courage and patience, giving your body and mind time to recover and return to everyday life, regaining serenity and a bit of optimism. To do so in the best possible way, here's our handbook with all the right tips for combating anxiety and stress.

Don't let your sleep hours collapse right away. And don't go from 8-9 hours in summer to 5-6 in winter too quickly: the body needs time to get used to the new rhythms. A warm bath or a tisane they will help you fall asleep.
Resume any activity, in the office or at school, graduallyThere's no need to rush things and become a workaholic in a matter of days. Check your inbox before returning to the office. This will help you avoid the anxiety of being overwhelmed by emails. Get some exercise and spend time outdoors: this will help you avoid feeling exhausted upon returning home.
Choose the right foods, especially simple carbohydrates (from honey to fruit) and complex (from pasta to rice) without exaggerating. Take advantage of grapes: the melatonin they contain is excellent for your mood.
Allow yourself short, frequent breaks during the work dayFifteen minutes of leisure is fine, without always having to wait until lunch. You need to get back into old habits.
Be optimistic, and enhance the positive effects of holidaysThe summer break is meant to recharge your batteries, and if you've succeeded, you shouldn't miss out on this benefit. And the pursuit of optimism can become lasting.
No technology in bedBeware of using computers and televisions in the bedroom during this time of reentry. They disrupt sleep and fuel anxiety. If you can, you might discover the benefits of a healthy lifestyle without being overwhelmed by technology. Gradually reintroduce the alarm clock routine, and in the first few weeks of work, stop early to spend more time at home.
Don't give up on the weekendIt will bring you back to the pleasant atmosphere of the holidays and help you build on the state of grace you achieved during the summer.
Summer helps teach a commandment to be applied year-round, especially during busy periods: recreation is essential to cope with hard work. And it should be cultivated throughout all 12 months of the calendar.
Keep your expectations lowComing back from vacation isn't the right time to push expectations and goals to be achieved during the calendar year. Take your time, and don't force them.
Enjoy the nostalgia of the holidaysThe people you were with, the tactile sensations, the sounds, the light: everything helps you savor the pleasure of a good memory that will help you defeat the stress of returning from vacation.

Apply this ten commandment and remember that even returning to the city has its positive aspects. New challenges await you. Be optimistic!

Beauty treatments

Damaged hair and skin damaged by the sun and seawater, all of this perhaps combined with an unhealthy diet and a chaotic schedule. Once you get home, the first thing to do is take care of your body . Here are the best treatments for your face , hands , feet , and hair to restore your beauty and serenity.

Diet

If you've been overindulging in your free time, here's a great plan to get back in shape and lose the weight you've gained in a healthy, balanced way. Avoid carbonated drinks and snack on yogurt instead of ice cream, increase your intake of fruits and vegetables , and reduce your carbohydrate intake by choosing whole grains . For dinner, opt for lean meats or, even better, fish, and before bed, enjoy a relaxing (and bloating-reducing!) herbal tea .

House cleaning

Now that you're back home, you can't pretend nothing's happening: it's time to tidy up and remove every speck of dust . From the pantry to the bathroom, from the bedroom to the balcony, here's everything you need to do to have a smelling home and feel better already!

Training

As soon as you return home from vacation, it's important for your physical fitness, but also for your mood, to start exercising again . If the pool or gym are still closed, you could go for a jog outdoors, get on your bike, or, on weekends if the sun is still out, go for a nice swim . Just try not to push yourself too hard and take it easy.

Back-to-school anxiety: how to fight it

Once the holidays are over, it's time to get back to work . Your daily routine will resume so quickly you won't even notice. If this makes you a little anxious, don't worry. Set achievable goals, take more breaks, try to get out early, eat well, and start exercising again. This way, your return will be smoother and you'll experience it with less discomfort and stress.

Back to school

Children, too, are feeling the pinch as summer ends : they'll have less free time to spend with you and will have to deal with the anxiety of returning to school. It's important to know how to reassure them, ensure they eat a healthy diet, and organize some outdoor activities together.

When the holiday effect ends

The vacation effect, that feeling of mental and physical well-being, doesn't last very long. It lasts two to four weeks at most. This is one of the reasons why many experts suggest staggering vacations throughout the year, perhaps splitting them into periods no longer than ten days.

How to deal with returning from vacation