Handy Advice for Returning to Work After a Holiday
The worst thing about a good holiday is that it has to end — and you have to go back to work!
There's no way to avoid this, so what can you do to make the return to the office a little less difficult?
Well, you can actually start preparing for your return before you go away.
Jobs website Indeed suggests making a list of all the tasks you're working on before you go. This will make it easier to start work again when you get back, especially if you've had a long holiday.
The website also says you should tidy your workspace so you can come back to a clean, organized desk.
Beth Braccio Hering, from the website Flexjobs, also says you should plan to have one day at home before you return to work.
This can help you adjust to normal life and get some washing or tidying done around the house so you don't feel too stressed when work begins again.
Then, when you do get back to work and pick up that handy checklist, Business website Forbes suggests prioritizing the most important jobs.
Not everything needs your attention right away — and you can't do it all at once.
Indeed says you should also take breaks on your first day back so you don't get overwhelmed.
Braccio Hering adds that it may be a good idea not to schedule any meetings for your first morning back.
Others say it might be less stressful if you return to the office earlier than usual — so you can have some quiet time to plan and catch up before your colleagues arrive and start asking about your holiday!
