You are not alone if you feel lethargic and lack productivity after a long weekend. To help you fight against that post-vacation productivity slump when you’re back from the Easter weekend, here are some awesome ways you can reboot your productivity to get your head back in the game.
Reorganise your schedule for a four-day week
Before you head out for the long weekend, take a look at your calendar for the week ahead. Reschedule your appointments that fall on the day off. Then, reorganise the rest of your week so your schedule isn’t overloaded with meetings the second you get back to the office.
Create a to-do list
Spare your time a day or the morning before you work to plan what you’re going to do on the first day. Create a to-do list that contains activities that you are going to do in the office. It helps you to prioritise the tasks you must do.
Block off time for responding to emails in advance
Book yourself off a window of time to dedicate solely to replying to emails. If you schedule this before you leave the office, you won’t be scrambling on your first day back trying to balance everything you need to do.
Bring your holiday to the office
The souvenirs that help you recover your productivity is your vacation memory. One of the fatigue remedies is reminiscing delightful moments that you spent with your family or friends. You can frame your holiday picture on your desk, or you can set up a diffuser with oils that remind you of the places you visited. It gives you back the positivity that can boost your energy to get through the day.
Take breaks
You likely have a ton of stuff to do after the long weekend but sitting in front of your desk for hours on end will leave you zapped. Taking breaks (a five-minute break every half hour, or a 10-minute break every hour) is a great way to combat this.
Returning to work after a long weekend can be difficult. However, it is not as difficult as you might think. Over time, you’ll return to your normal work patterns and will no longer feel burdened by the work you’ve left behind.
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