
- Don't try to go from zero-to-productive all at once. You’re faced with hundreds of emails, new projects and deadlines that are creeping up on you.
- Trying to get caught up on everything right away is not the solution. It is a delicate balancing act. You want to get back into work-mode without stressing yourself out and losing all the benefits of the holiday.
- Get Organized: Planning ahead will ease your post-vacation work week. Being prepared always makes a big difference. Try to get major projects and anything that is time sensitive out of the way as soon as possible. It’s all about “eating that big frog.”
- Have an early start. That way, you’ll be able to get to work on projects that need urgent attention and start sorting through your overstuffed inbox.
- Be Realistic: It’s okay not to tackle everything or catch up in a single day! It will just leave you feeling stressed & overwhelmed.Prioritize what really needs to get done.