Dreading going back to work? How to ease the post-Christmas return
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Key Points:
- Many people experience "Sunday scaries," a form of anticipatory stress before returning to work after a break, which can cause reluctance, anxiety, and low energy.
- Experts recommend creating a gentle transition from weekend to work mode by planning Monday’s priorities early, keeping Sunday evenings calm and screen-free, and avoiding work-related activities late on Sunday.
- Engaging in absorbing activities and establishing small rituals, such as walks or preparing work clothes, can help reduce mental clutter and ease the return to routine.
- Wellness coaches suggest using January as a reset period by auditing time use, identifying energy drains, and building structured routines to manage workload and prevent overwhelm.
- Leaders like Lesley Cooper emphasize the importance of setting achievable tasks, maintaining healthy habits,
