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B2 – Upper Intermediate<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read this article to learn this article to learn these habits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/www.huffpost.com\/entry\/productivity-experts-back-to-work-from-vacation-goog_l_6940618ce4b0fa125e7f502a<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vocabulary Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. What does “balm to weary souls<\/strong>” mean? “Vacations are a much-needed balm to weary souls<\/strong>.”<\/em> Make a sentence with this. Give a synonym.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Define “pep talk<\/strong>“. “I give myself a pep talk<\/strong>. I tell myself I just returned from vacation.”<\/em> Use this in a sentence. Give a synonym.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. What is the meaning of “task at hand<\/strong>“? “Now I have everything organized in my brain, it is written down, and I can finally start conquering the tasks at hand<\/strong>.”\u00a0<\/em>Make a sentence with this. Give a synonym.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Discussion Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. Some experts take an extra day off before returning to work. Why might this help you switch back into \u201cwork mode\u201d?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Why do some productivity experts prefer to start with tasks that take only a few minutes on the first day back?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. How do you personally feel when you return from a holiday or vacation?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. Do you prefer to work right away after a holiday or take it slow? Why?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. If you could give one tip to someone returning from vacation, what would it be?

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