Feeling nostalgic for summer? How to beat the back-to-work blues
Going back to work after a summer holiday can be tricky - here are a few tips to make it easier.
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"It's about trying to build momentum, because I think sometimes it can just feel overwhelming when you've got a massive inbox."
— Sarah Robinson , Academic
"Be a bit kinder with your expectations of what you need to do on that first day back in the office."
— Susan Carr , Academic
"It's about hiding, if you can, just to give yourself that bit of headspace."
— Tara Humphrey , Executive
"Bring one restorative part of the holiday home with you."
— Dr. Joy Conlon , Academic
"It's that length of time but also maybe the intensity of the feelings."
— Susan Carr , Academic
Key People
Psychotherapist running a wellbeing coaching service.
CEO of Action for Happiness, a charity focused on promoting well-being.
A careers coach offering advice on easing back into work after a holiday.
A counsellor emphasizing the importance of adjusting expectations after returning to work.
A primary care leadership consultant advocating for a smooth transition back to work.
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Going back to work after a summer holiday can be tricky - here are a few tips to make it easier.
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