After vacation, stress often returns quickly, especially due to a high workload and unfinished tasks. The health magazine "Apotheken Umschau" offers helpful tips to maintain the feeling of relaxation in the long term.
An effective strategy is to appoint a vacation replacement before you leave or to leave the out-of-office message active in the communication channels for a longer period of time. It can also be useful not to go back to work immediately on Monday, but to stay at home for a few days to relax.
Leisure activities can also help reduce stress. Instead of following an overloaded schedule, you should try to consciously take time to relax. Small daily breaks, such as a cup of coffee in your favorite armchair, can help make everyday life less stressful.
Psychologists also recommend not viewing work as the enemy of vacation, but rather recognizing the positive aspects of professional life. A good work-life balance should not only take into account relaxation, but also the positive aspects of work.
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