Returning to work after a vacation can be challenging. Many people feel tired or overwhelmed when they come back. Productivity experts have ways to make this transition easier. In this article, we will look at 6 things productivity experts do when they return to work after vacation. These tips can help anyone feel more focused, organized, and ready to get back to work.
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Vocabulary Questions:
- What does “black and white” mean in this context? “Often, things don’t look as bad on paper; you can clearly see things in black and white versus turning over things in your mind.” Make a sentence with this.
- Define “pep talk“. “I give myself a pep talk. I tell myself I just returned from vacation.” Use this in a sentence.
- What’s the meaning of “antithetical“? “I have really tried to let go of the idea that I have to spend my first day back after a vacation frantically ‘making up’ for the time I was off, which feels antithetical to the point of the vacation.” Make a sentence with this.
Discussion Questions:
- Some experts take an extra day off before returning to work. Why might this help you switch back into “work mode”?
- Why do some productivity experts prefer to start with tasks that take only a few minutes on the first day back?
- How do you personally feel when you return from a holiday or vacation?
- Do you prefer to work right away after a holiday or take it slow? Why?
- If you could give one tip to someone returning from vacation, what would it be?