August is coming to an end, as is the holiday season, working residents of Cyprus are returning to normal. How not to get tired immediately after vacation and not end up with emotional burnout?
1. Accept the need for a transition period after returning to work. On vacation we live in a different rhythm and according to a different routine. Admit to yourself that you need time to adapt. Abruptly diving headlong into a regular work schedule will lead to fatigue and will negate the effect of the vacation.
2. Make a plan for returning from vacation. For example, try to get home a day or two before you go to work. This will help you put things away at your own pace, do household chores and get into a working mood.
3. Set priorities in the workplace. Don't take on all your backlogged tasks at once. Start with the most important and urgent tasks, delegate less urgent tasks to others, or postpone them for a reasonable amount of time.
4. Have realistic expectations. Talk to your colleagues and your manager about how you need some time to fully engage with your work. Understanding will help reduce pressure and stress.
5. Re-establish your routine gradually. You shouldn’t work a full schedule on your first day of work. During the week, increase the load and the number of tasks performed, then restore your full schedule.
6. Maintain healthy boundaries. Build a balance between home and work again. Avoid checking work email outside of work hours and making business calls on the phone during your free time. It's important for your emotional health to disconnect from work.
7. Plan short breaks during the workday. Even a few minutes will help you switch gears, relax and restore the level of concentration necessary to work effectively.
8. Be willing to change your routine. If you're feeling tired again a couple of weeks after your vacation, it's worth reviewing your schedule and responsibilities and discussing the problem with your manager or HR.
The text was prepared based on materials from Fast Forward.
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