Vacation is over and are you looking forward to returning to work?
If these words calm you down I will tell you that you are not alone and suffer from post- holiday depression in almost every part of the world.
Prevention
- Before you go on vacation, consider the following:
- Before you leave home, tidy up
- Put something inexpensive and fun on your calendar. Plan a fun event in which you will not spend a lot of money, for example, buy a movie ticket, plan lunch with a friend and more. This event will help you easily return to the usual rhythm of life.
- Control your budget. Do not forget that after returning from vacation, before you go to work, a number of small and necessary expenses will appear.
- If you are able to choose a vacation so that you can rest at home for at least one day after the trip, you will be able to regain energy.
How to overcome post-vacation letdown once it’s already hit
But what if you’re already home and feeling a little depressed? Good news, traveler. There are many effective ways to lessen post-vacation blues.
Here are some strategies to try.
- Connect with friends and family
- Detox. We tend to indulge on vacation: wine, rich foods, decadent desserts. A gentle dietary “detox” might help you feel better physically and mentally.
- Document and share your memories.
- Add variety to your life, for example, visit a place near your home where you have never been;
- Try to find a new hobby.
- Spend time in nature, take a walk in the fresh air.
Source:
https://www.healthline.com/health/post-vacation-blues
