The Americans call it the Holiday Blues. “Post vacation syndrome” is the apathy that comes when you return to normal life and daily activities after your holidays. The person who just returned from vacation overcomes severe depression, headaches, low mood, irritability and drowsiness.
Lack of desire to go to the office, intolerance towards colleagues and bosses… No official statistics exist, but experts believe that this syndrome affects a high percentage of people returning from holidays.
The persons who suffer the most are those who took to the period on the job the high hopes that are not justified. Among the categories at risk highlights are the medical staff, doctors and other who have to work in the social sphere, which deals with consumers, as well as those who have to work in shifts. Women who are torn between home and work, especially in the beginning of the school year for children, are suffering too.
What can we do to avoid this unpleasant syndrome? A week before the holiday, try to prevent what kind of things could happen while you will be on vacation, and who will be able to resolve them. It is better to arrange them with the colleagues, who can replace you, to explain them in detail all the nuances and promise to help.
This will prevent them from unfriendly looks when you are tanned and happy after your vacation, and your colleague in your absence, has worked for two.
Experts advise to come home for a few days early to get started. During these days you can put on the shelves impressions gained on vacation, and get ready for work.
During those few days that remain before your going to work, try to build a proper timetable, which will engage and work and family, and sports or other hobbies. This allows you to avoid the stress of entering into everyday life.
The main thing you have to remember is even if you notice symptoms of the post vacation syndrome in you, do not despair and run to the doctor, it will pass within a few days as your body adapts to new conditions.
