Feeling nostalgic for summer? How to beat the back-to-work blues
This article offers practical advice for professionals struggling with the transition back to work after summer holidays. Experts suggest easing into tasks and setting boundaries to manage stress and maintain work-life balance.
Why it matters
Post-holiday burnout is a common workplace phenomenon that impacts productivity and mental health.
Image source, Getty Images By Kate Whannel , Business reporter and Nick Triggle , Health correspondent Published 7 minutes ago The alarm wakes you with a shock, the summer holiday is over and it's time to face that inbox full of unread emails.
This time last week, life was very different. You enjoyed late nights, lazy mornings balancing family fun and you time.
Even if you enjoy your job, the transition from holiday to work can be hard, particularly in September as the days begin to shorten.
Here are some ways of making the transition a little bit easier.
It can be tempting to launch straight into tackling the hardest task first.
But careers coach Sarah Robinson says it's better to "ease back in" by starting with small, manageable tasks and "quick wins".
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