Ten after holiday ‘Back to Work’ tips

You must prepare yourself mentally and physically to get back into the work mode after the holidays.

It's never easy getting back into the swing of work after Christmas celebrations, family gatherings, and time off with good friends.

Regardless if you’re a Pay-As-You-Go employee or you work for yourself here are 10 tips to help you get back into work mode after your holidays.

1. Exercise - rejuvenates you and helps clear your mind allowing you to mentally prepare yourself for the challenge of getting back to work.

2. Relax - rest before returning to work. Holidays can be stressful with the logistics of family gatherings, gifts and big meals.

3. Reflect - what tasks you were doing just before you went on holiday and if anything was left unfinished?

4. Make a list – helps you prioritise and gets your mind back into the productive swing.

5. Set goals - improve your situation at work by setting some goals to work towards.

6. Clean up – putting away your holiday decorations will help you mentally move on. Clean your house as a cleaner environment helps cultivate peace of mind.

7. Check your email - if you have access to your work email at home, take 30 minutes and review your inbox.

8. Set your alarm - at least one day prior to returning to work set your alarm and get up at your 'normal' work time.

9. Communicate - once back at work, speak with your boss and colleagues to make sure you're focused on the right duties and everyone is on the same page.

10. Get ahead of the game – ensure those outstanding holiday tasks are done quickly so you’re on the front foot while your colleagues are still getting back into work mode.

With a little pre-planning you’ll relieve the stress of returning to work.