Vacations are necessary to your mental and physical health. Taking time away from work can help refresh you for the upcoming months. However, it can be hard to be motivated to come back to work after the holidays. Sometimes it feels like you need a vacation from your vacation. We have compiled some things you can do to get back into work mode.
Tips to Get Motivated After the Holidays
If you’ve had an extended vacation, or holiday break, consider setting your alarm a couple of days before you return to get your body acclimated to your regular schedule. Sleeping in while on holiday can be just what you needed, but it’s important to get back into your normal routine.
Dress for success! This tip is from the Undercover Recruiter, who says that your favorite outfit (or scrubs) can help you to feel more confident as you head back into your normal workweek.
Organize yourself when you get back. Do you have a list of to-dos that you need to address when you get back? Writing down what you need to do will not only help you maintain your focus on work, but it will help keep you motivated. Checking tasks off a list can be invigorating and may be just what you need to get back into the swing of things.
Schedule focus time for yourself. This can include setting aside some time to respond to emails, return phone calls and even follow up with a co-worker if you had someone helping with your job while you were away. Shut your door, or keep your out-of-office message on until you can address the majority of what’s in your inbox. It’s important to make sure you get the time you need to take care of the business of returning from vacation or a holiday break.
Finally, when you return from having time off, it might be time to reevaluate whether or not you still love your job. If the prospect of returning to that employer causes you too much stress or anxiety, it’s probably time to look for something different. You can find job postings on Vet Staffer and you may find a job you love.