It was the end of another long weekend in Malaysia. It might be hard to concentrate as we sit in front of our working desk and look at our demanding to-do list while our hearts are still stuck in a holiday-mood. 

What causes post-holiday blues?

The main culprit of post-holiday blues is the drop in adrenaline. The sudden withdrawal of stress hormones after a major event such as holidays and parties would have a major impact on our mind and biological wellness. Besides, the departure from our normal routine would make it hard for us to restore to the old schedule. Thus, the return from the fun-filled or relaxing holidays to the mundane school or work life will be more depressing than it is for the brain. 

Tips to get rid of post-holiday blues

1) Take good care of yourself

A healthy lifestyle could boost mood and send signals to the brain to return to the normal schedule. Get quality sleep, keep to a regular exercise schedule, and a balanced diet would help. Re-establishing to your schedule before the holidays would re-condition the brain to get back on track.

2) Plan your next exciting activity 

It might be depressing to look at a calendar full of work-to-do after having a relaxing holiday. Plan your next break or some fun activity during the upcoming weekend. Having something fun or exciting to look forward to would give a much-needed emotional boost. 

3) Give yourself more time

The previous late-night feasts and irregular sleep schedules would need time to be readjusted. Allow yourself to have more time to readjust back to the old schedule. Go easy on yourself, be grateful for the amazing holiday you had, and give yourself some time to reminiscence it. 

Post-holiday blues would not linger forever. Keep a healthy lifestyle, re-establish the routine, and having a positive mindset would accelerate the adaption back to the old schedule.