09/01/2022
Monday... But it's not just another Monday. For many it's the first day back after a Christmas break.
How are you feeling? If you are somewhat panicked, here are a few tips:
❦ Start your day a bit earlier. Allow extra time to wake up, have a lovely cup of coffee, have a nice breakfast and decide what you are going to wear. Rushing is not your friend this morning!
❦ You will probably be coming back to a few hundreds of emails and you will need to time to sort them. Go slow, don't panic. If something is extra urgent, they will call you.
❦ Take your 'out of office' message off, but replace it with 'it's my first day back' and let your contacts know that you're in the office again and catching up. Just in case they are expecting you to reply on your first morning back...
❦ Chat with your team mates. Some of us are blessed to go back to offices and catch up with colleagues in person, some are still in virtual environments. Make an effort to regardless of your situation: see a few people in your office kitchen or a cafe or reach out via Zoom or Teams.
❦ Feel ok with going back into it slowly. Remembered all your network passwords today? It's a win! Cleared your emails? Amazing! You will need some time to fully get back into it. It will take a few days, so don't feel guilty.
❦ Remember to pause, breathe and carry that little piece of holiday with you. Try to hold on to that relaxed feeling you experienced in the last few weeks. You can go back there any time you like. Just take a break, close your eyes and visualise how you felt on your recent break.
Have a lovely Monday!
If you have more tips, please share them in comments below.