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Psychologist Stanislav Sambursky told how to return to work after vacation
07.10.2023 18:48
Summer brings sunshine, vacations and benefits that you can't get at other times of the year. In contrast, September brings on the melancholy. Is it safe to return to work after a pleasant vacation?
Early arrival
When planning a vacation, many people buy return tickets on the last day. They want to relax as much as possible and immediately rush into battle upon arrival. But here lies the catch. The body needs to get used to everything again, notes psychologist Stanislav Sambursky .
Two to three days is enough to adapt, “set up” the regime and safely return to the routine. Such preparation is important for physical and emotional health.
Start small
Returning to work is not the right time for important decisions. It is better to postpone them until later. The first hours should be spent measuredly and smoothly.
You can chat with your colleagues, tell them a lot of new things and find out what happened during these days while you were away. This is a good time to check your work email and get acquainted with the work done by your colleagues.
Treat yourself
A pleasant and logical end to the working day would be a personal gift: a trip to a cafe, shopping, a date, or just an ordinary sweet that will make your soul feel good.
Restore sleep patterns
It is known that sleep is important for health and recovery. Many people neglect it: they go to bed late and get up early. During this time, the body, including the nervous system, does not have time to recover.
Fatigue, malaise and other unpleasant symptoms are felt all day long. Setting and following a sleep schedule allows you to be in a resource, and the likelihood of a good mood increases many times over.
Breathing techniques
Physical exercise charges the body with energy. Breathing exercises are no exception.
- In any position, take a deep breath, hold it for two seconds and exhale for a count of seven;
- In a sitting position, alternate one nostril with the other, closing them one by one. Inhale, hold your breath, then exhale slowly with a free breath;
- Stand up straight, tilt your head back and inhale slowly through your mouth. Then tilt your head down, burying your chin in your chest, and exhale through your nose;
- Attention pose: Press your hands to your body, palms up. Squeeze them into a fist as tightly as possible, while slowly inhaling through your nose. Exhale through your mouth, slowly unclenching your fist.
Help from specialists
A healthy hormonal background is the key to success. It is important to monitor it, and if necessary, see an endocrinologist. Psychological help is also important. Do not neglect it if you cannot cope with difficulties on your own.
