Hard, hard the return from vacation? According to a survey*, 61% of French people rhyme “back to work” with “depression”. Leaving your vacation spot or the comfort of rest to return to work is therefore never easy. So, the readers who responded to our call for testimonials share their more or less effective tips for starting the new school year on the right foot.
self-talk
First, repeat motivating phrases to yourself to learn to be positive. “I choose to tell myself that I am happy to return to work, everyday life, says Laurence. I find positive in the return home (resumption of pleasant habits, change of routines) and, in the end, I am happy. Jaya has another technique. “Unfortunately, there is not much, except to stop anticipating all the time,” she warns, defeatist.
Despite everything, she also suggests “getting into a character: if you show yourself relaxed, smiling, and happy to find your colleagues, then the return seems less heavy (if only for them). Finding structure in the work routine or setting goals are also ways to tap into motivation. “If everything seems insurmountable, you can structure your days by micro-perspectives, one mission after another, without forgetting that work is only a part of your life, nothing more”, continues Jaya.
Return as late as possible
” [Travailler sur son prochain projet] is a good way to avoid living in the gloom of the recovery and thus to plan for the near future to discover new countries, adds Stéphane. The question that must be asked is: What is the point of living badly at work, apart from doing violence to yourself every time you wake up until the next departure? Speaking of departure, back to school is also an opportunity to make a new start. Thus, Gwen ensures “always continue the job search in parallel”.
For some, coming back in the middle of the week also makes it possible to approach the recovery differently. “Returning from vacation is a moment for me that must be calm, explains Richard. I make sure to come back on Wednesday or Thursday to have time to get back into the swing of things for a few days and prepare for the week that will follow (real recovery) on the best foot. “He also ensures to save days off to resume vacation in September or October. Finally, the best technique is still that of Axelle: “Resume on Tuesday, and bubble one more day. »