{"id":4947,"date":"2023-01-09T08:13:12","date_gmt":"2023-01-09T08:13:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/researcher.life\/blog\/?p=4947"},"modified":"2024-02-19T07:43:16","modified_gmt":"2024-02-19T07:43:16","slug":"back-to-work-after-holidays-7-tips-to-avoid-feeling-overwhelmed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/researcher.life\/blog\/article\/back-to-work-after-holidays-7-tips-to-avoid-feeling-overwhelmed\/","title":{"rendered":"Back to Work After Holidays: 7 Tips to Avoid Feeling Overwhelmed"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_4948\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4948\" style=\"width: 2000px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-4948\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.researcher.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/hands-showing-colorful-letters.jpg\" alt=\"Back to work after holidays: 7 Tips to avoid feeling overwhelmed\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.researcher.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/hands-showing-colorful-letters.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/blog.researcher.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/hands-showing-colorful-letters-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.researcher.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/hands-showing-colorful-letters-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.researcher.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/hands-showing-colorful-letters-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.researcher.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/hands-showing-colorful-letters-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4948\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Going back to work after holidays can be stressful; use these tips to plan ahead<br \/>Image by creativeart on Freepik<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>There is often nothing more relaxing and rejuvenating than taking a much-deserved break during the holiday season. However, as the festivities wind down, thoughts of needing to get back to work after holidays, the research reading and writing to be done, and looming deadlines to be met begin clouding the happy moments spent with family and friends. Most researchers will agree that getting back towinto a regular routine after a long holiday can be an arduous task. That is why it is important to have a plan in place to help you shift gears and jump back into your academic mindset and routine. This article offers seven useful tips on going back to work after holidays with minimum stress and be able hit your daily research reading, writing and project goals.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_68 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/researcher.life\/blog\/article\/back-to-work-after-holidays-7-tips-to-avoid-feeling-overwhelmed\/#7_Tips_on_going_back_to_work_after_holidays_with_minimum_stress\" title=\"7 Tips on going back to work after holidays with minimum stress\">7 Tips on going back to work after holidays with minimum stress<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/researcher.life\/blog\/article\/back-to-work-after-holidays-7-tips-to-avoid-feeling-overwhelmed\/#1_Start_getting_back_into_your_work_routine\" title=\"1. Start getting back into your work routine\">1. Start getting back into your work routine<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/researcher.life\/blog\/article\/back-to-work-after-holidays-7-tips-to-avoid-feeling-overwhelmed\/#2_Organize_your_space_and_plan_ahead\" title=\"2. Organize your space and plan ahead\">2. Organize your space and plan ahead<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/researcher.life\/blog\/article\/back-to-work-after-holidays-7-tips-to-avoid-feeling-overwhelmed\/#3_Get_caught_up_on_larger_progress\" title=\"3. Get caught up on larger progress\">3. Get caught up on larger progress<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/researcher.life\/blog\/article\/back-to-work-after-holidays-7-tips-to-avoid-feeling-overwhelmed\/#4_Set_aside_time_for_research_reading\" title=\"4. Set aside time for research reading\">4. Set aside time for research reading<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/researcher.life\/blog\/article\/back-to-work-after-holidays-7-tips-to-avoid-feeling-overwhelmed\/#5_Be_mindful_of_procrastination\" title=\"5. Be mindful of procrastination\">5. Be mindful of procrastination<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/researcher.life\/blog\/article\/back-to-work-after-holidays-7-tips-to-avoid-feeling-overwhelmed\/#6_Dont_be_bogged_down_by_emails\" title=\"6. Don\u2019t be bogged down by emails\">6. Don\u2019t be bogged down by emails<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/researcher.life\/blog\/article\/back-to-work-after-holidays-7-tips-to-avoid-feeling-overwhelmed\/#7_Take_small_steps_and_build_pace\" title=\"7. Take small steps and build pace\">7. Take small steps and build pace<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Tips_on_going_back_to_work_after_holidays_with_minimum_stress\"><\/span>7 Tips on going back to work after holidays with minimum stress<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Start_getting_back_into_your_work_routine\"><\/span><strong>1. Start getting back into your work routine<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Holidays typically mean sleeping in, relaxing with family, and spending time with friends on night-outs that extend late into the night. However, when going back to work after the holidays, make a conscious effort to return to a regular sleep schedule, take stock of your eating habits, and carve some time out daily for exercise. Getting into a routine again will ensure that you are physically and mentally ready to take on the rigors of regular research reading, writing or project work.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Organize_your_space_and_plan_ahead\"><\/span><strong>2. Organize your space and plan ahead<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A great way to get started and focus on your research reading, academic writing, and in-depth project work is to get things organized. Tidy up your workspace and create a list of key tasks that need to get done on the first day you get back to work after holidays then prioritize your to-do list in order of importance. Make your research reading list and revisit it through the week to ensure you stay on track with your daily goals. Getting organized, setting up your physical space for work, and establishing goals will give you a head-start when you\u2019re going back to work after holidays.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Get_caught_up_on_larger_progress\"><\/span><strong>3. Get caught up on larger progress<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>An important task you should add to your to-do list for day one is catching up with your peers and catching up on what you may have missed during your time off. Meet your supervisor, teammates, and any others you\u2019ve been collaborating with to learn about the progress on projects. This will give you the opportunity to understand where things stand and re-prioritize your tasks for the week ahead. Learning about what needs to be done, brainstorming and collaborating with others is a proven way of quickly getting back into the loop.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/app.adjust.net.in\/9a5h9w2?campaign=R Blog&amp;adgroup=back-to-work-holidays&amp;fallback=https%3A%2F%2Fdiscovery.researcher.life%2F%23content_marketing_adjust_blog\"><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1578\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.researcher.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Sample-1_1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"2500\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.researcher.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Sample-1_1.png 2500w, https:\/\/blog.researcher.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Sample-1_1-300x58.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.researcher.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Sample-1_1-1024x197.png 1024w, https:\/\/blog.researcher.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Sample-1_1-768x147.png 768w, https:\/\/blog.researcher.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Sample-1_1-1536x295.png 1536w, https:\/\/blog.researcher.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Sample-1_1-2048x393.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2500px) 100vw, 2500px\" \/><\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Set_aside_time_for_research_reading\"><\/span><strong>4. Set aside time for research reading<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Going back to work after holidays can be overwhelming and stressful and often pushes researchers into procrastination mode. You can mitigate this by blocking time for key tasks like research reading in your daily routine. Starting with some research reading will help you reacquaint yourself with the latest in research as well as put you in the frame of mind to tackle things head on, whether it\u2019s writing your research paper or a literature review. You can let your peers and colleagues know that you will be unavailable for an hour or so and avoid distractions to maximize the benefits from focused reading.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Be_mindful_of_procrastination\"><\/span><strong>5. Be mindful of procrastination<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Putting yourself in the right mindset for going back to work after holidays is critical to make in-roads into all work and research reading you need to do. This needs some mental discipline and conscious effort though, especially when faced with distractions lingering from your time off. For instance, you may be tempted to do smaller tasks around the home instead of tackling seemingly overwhelming volumes of work. It\u2019s not fun but remind yourself to focus on work now that the holidays are done.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Dont_be_bogged_down_by_emails\"><\/span><strong>6. Don\u2019t be bogged down by emails<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Most researchers will find their inboxes full of emails clamouring for attention when they get back to work after the holidays. Many end up spending long unproductive hours on day one just going through and responding to emails, many of which are not important. This is time that could have otherwise been used productively for mapping the week ahead, research reading or writing, collaborating with peers or diving into project work. A great tip to maximize your first day back is to complete critical tasks in the first half of the day and check your emails in the second half. Instead of reading every email in your ever-expanding inbox, scan the subject line and use the flag or star function to tag messages that need to be responded to urgently and only work on those. All other emails can be read and dealt with on day two or three of going back to work after holidays. This smart approach helps you work more effectively, saves time and reduces the stress of addressing all those emails.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Take_small_steps_and_build_pace\"><\/span><strong>7. Take small steps and build pace<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Don\u2019t push yourself to take on too much in the first few days of your going back after the holidays or you may be left feeling overwhelmed and tired. Instead choose to ease back into your routine and add incremental steps. For example, wake up 15 minutes earlier every day until you\u2019re waking up at your regular work time or give yourself small goals like getting through 5, then 10, then 15 pages of research reading a day. Before you know it, you\u2019ll be back to your pre-holiday work rhythm and will be able to handle your research reading or writing schedules. Remember, breaking up bigger, seemingly difficult tasks into smaller achievable steps can help you check things off your to-do list more effectively, making you more productive and leaving you with a sense of satisfaction every day.<\/p>\n<p>While taking a break and spending time doing what relaxes you is important to refresh and rejuvenate your mind, it is just as important to be able to get back to work after holidays with a renewed sense of purpose. Hopefully, the tips shared above will make the process easier.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There is often nothing more relaxing and rejuvenating than taking a much-deserved break during the holiday season. 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