HOW TO SURVIVE THE RETURN FROM THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS: 10 TRICKS TO MAKE EVERYTHING EASIER

Returning to normal is downright traumatic - let's face it. The long period of Christmas holidays takes us away from the routine, making us savor a life without schedules and without commitments that unfortunately has a deadline, as we all know. And like every year, on the stroke of the last day of vacation, we get ready to go back to the trenches. In short, beyond jokes and easy irony, we must admit that it is not always easy to re-immerse yourself in the hectic life of every day. ; for this reason we have decided to suggest some small strategic moves that will help you to make the return to normalcy a little less bitter.

These are small psychological tricks that will allow you to accuse the return to work and to the usual commitments in a more light way. Rule number 1: do what you like and don't expect too much of yourself.

Here are our tips for a decidedly softer return to normal.

1. Treat yourself to what you like for breakfast

Yes, we know, you will come from a period of binges and super dinners, but for the first day of work you have the right to be charged and happy. And what better move than to satisfy a food need? Then, cappuccino and brioche granted. For the bans you will think about it in the following days.

2. Do something you particularly love

A great way to feel less impact with harsh reality is to devote yourself to something you particularly love, even a small gesture that can help attract positivity and a good mood. For example, are you passionate about jogging? for a quick jog before starting the work day. Have you been waiting for a long time to buy yourself a good book? Well, it's the right day! Or even that dress you've been wooing for months ... in short, anything that makes you happy.

3. Show off your favorite outfit

Like an amulet or a good luck charm, a dress that you feel comfortable in is a good trick to get you off on the right foot. Feeling good and confident is in fact a great way to face the day and attract positivity to yourself.

4. No immediate strict diet

Don't dive into the routine and diet on the same tragic day. Start with purifying and draining herbal teas and with some slightly healthier dishes, but be careful to be too rigid, your mood could be affected not a little. Better to approach the diet with a gradual and not too drastic approach.

5. Listen to your favorite music

In the car, on the train, in the office, or in the bathroom in the morning, while you are getting ready: press "play" and listen to your favorite song. It will help you to have the right energy to face the day in the best possible way. You can also keep looping all day if needed.

6. Avoid running into people you can't stand

Sometimes saying "no" is an act of love for oneself. You don't always have to go along with everything and everyone. If you don't particularly like interacting with some colleagues, know that it is not necessary to always share breaks and lunches. For a day, you can also choose to be with the one you love without feeling too guilty.

7. Do some physical activity after the first day of work

A jog on the treadmill, a nice swim in the pool or a spinning class. Let off steam in the gym after the retreat in the office can only help your mind and spirit. Only warning: do only what you like, the goal is to recharge and feel good.

8. Forget the motto: "everything and now"

When we leave, we often find ourselves having to face issues, work or otherwise, that seem like mountains. The most wrong attitude is to try to solve everything as soon as possible. Go through things calmly, giving yourself easily achievable goals and objectives. It is the first step to get good results and do a satisfying job. Plus your peace of mind and mental health will thank you.

9. Buy a nice "diary"

To organize your days and thoughts and avoid further overloading yourself on a mental level, you can rely on a "diary-calendar that is an excellent ally in these cases. Why not choose one that is also nice, which makes everything lighter?

10. Plan some upcoming travel or event you love

I return to life as usual, but no one prevents you from thinking about the next holidays or the next escapes from reality. Take the opportunity to plan some event you particularly love, sweet destinations that will make the long daily routine less unbearable: a concert, a spa getaway with friends, a trip to a European capital or a simple dinner with the people you love. Setting pleasant short-term milestones is a good way to endure the hectic retreats of everyday life.

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