Want to get your body and mind back on track after a long break? Check out the following tips!

Reset Your Body Clock

Restoring your sleep routine is the most critical step in easing post-holiday fatigue. Gradually adjusting your body clock over three to five days is recommended.

Every day, go to bed and wake up 15 to 30 minutes earlier than the day before to gradually transition back to your workday schedule. Avoid suddenly staying up too late or waking up too early.

Taking an afternoon catnap for 15 to 20 minutes can be helpful, but keep it under half an hour to avoid entering deep sleep, which can leave you groggy.

Unburden Your Mental Load

Many people struggle with the pressure to jump straight into work. Switching mental states takes time, so starting slowly can actually help you recover more quickly.

Begin with the simplest and easiest task. Use these low-threshold tasks to get away from procrastination.

Try the Pomodoro Technique: Work for 25 minutes, then take a five-minute break. After four cycles, take a longer break of 15 to 20 minutes. This helps prevent distraction.

Eat a Light Diet 

After indulging in holiday feasts that may have burdened your digestive system, it's advisable to eat light and easily digestible foods. Stop eating when you're about 70 percent full, and gradually adjust your diet.

Reduce intake of greasy, overly salty, sweet, and spicy dishes. Try more fresh vegetables and fruits to boost fiber, aid digestion, and relieve strain on your gut.

Consume adequate high-quality protein and carbohydrates to stabilize blood sugar, thereby preventing the fatigue and lack of focus caused by sugar spikes and crashes.

Avoid excessive dieting for reducing greasiness and cleansing the intestines, as it may lead to insufficient energy and exacerbate fatigue.

Seek Professional Assistance When Necessary

For most people, post-holiday blues ease within three to seven days through self-adjustment. However, if the following symptoms persist for more than two weeks and significantly disrupt your daily work and life, it's best to consult a psychologist or any other relevant professionals:

- Persistent low mood, pessimism, loss of interest, or feelings of self-blame, inferiority, or worthlessness.

- Severe insomnia or hypersomnia (excessive sleeping), accompanied by physical symptoms like dizziness, chest tightness, or heart palpitations that do not get better through rest or adjustment; a sudden significant increase or decrease in appetite accompanied by notable weight change.

- A marked decline in concentration or memory, making it impossible to complete basic work tasks, or even leading to avoidance of work and social activities.

As spring begins, we wish you all the best in your work and life in the days ahead!

(Source: Beijing Fabu)