Your brain’s still on vacation? Same.
Whether it was a long holiday weekend filled with BBQs and fireworks or a blissful PTO day with zero responsibilities, getting back into your routine can feel… a little jarring.
One day you’re lounging poolside, road-tripping with your playlist on blast, or blissfully forgetting what day it is. The next? You’re staring at 142 unread emails, wondering if your inbox went feral and why your brain still thinks it’s OOO.
Turns out, there’s science behind that sluggish, scattered feeling. When we take a true break, our nervous system finally gets a chance to downshift. But flipping the switch back to “go mode” too fast? That can lead to brain fog, stress, and decision fatigue.
So take a deep breath.
This is your permission slip to take it slow. With a few feel-good steps (and maybe a second cup of coffee), you can reboot your energy, clear the mental cobwebs, and get back into your groove.
Let’s dive in: here are five feel-good ways to reset after time away.