Do you really know? How can I cope with post holiday blues?
Sep 5, 2025
Returning from a holiday can often lead to a wave of sorrow, known as post-holiday blues. Surprisingly, 57% of Brits feel this way! The discussion dives into the causes behind this melancholy and presents insightful strategies to tackle it. Listeners will discover practical tips for easing the transition back to daily life and maintaining a brighter outlook. It's all about overcoming that unwelcome visitor and making the return to reality a little smoother!
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Why Post-Holiday Blues Happen
- The abrupt shift from holiday leisure to routine can cause a real mood drop due to lost anticipation and novelty.
- Longer holidays make readjustment harder because the brain struggles to shift gears back into repetition.
Reintegrate Slowly With A Buffer Day
- Gradually reintegrate into your routine and, if possible, take a buffer day before returning to work.
- Use stress-reducing activities like meditation or exercise to ease the transition back to daily life.
Carry Holiday Moments Into Home Life
- Maintain a positive outlook by remembering enjoyable holiday moments and carrying relaxation into daily life.
- Recreate favoured trip experiences, like cooking a favourite holiday meal, to extend the holiday feeling.