Beating the back to work blues

Beating the back to work blues Beating the back to work bluesPosted January 6, 2014, by Julia Watters Its January and as you pack down the Christmas tree and pick the remnants of New Years party poppers off the living room lamp, you cant shake that foreboding feeling. That sinking sensation in the pit of your stomach that reminds you of a very sobering fact. You have to go back to work. Yes, Im afraid the Christmas holidays are over and the time has come to trade in boardies for boardrooms. So how do you save yourself from staring out the window and daydreaming of Christmas holidays past? Here are a few tips to help you beat the back to work blues. departure off on the right foot As tempting as it is to spend your first few days scouring Instagram for snaps of your lucky friends who are still on holidays, be strong. elend only will it make your office walls seem smaller but you wont get much work done either. Set yourself a good example for 2014 by being productive from day one. Y oull get into a groove early and your next holiday will be here before you know it. Make the most of your lunch break Just because youre back at the office doesnt mean that the outdoors are off limits. Get out in the sunshine at lunchtime to break up the day and keep the holiday dream and perhaps even tan alive. You could even organise a lunchtime picnic with your colleagues and spend an hour pretending that youre not really back at work. Be productive on your weekends While weekends are definitely made for sleep-ins and socialising, make sure you get back to achieving some life admin goals. Its amazing how much more prepared for the dreaded Monday you will feel even after some Sunday spring cleaning or getting your bank accounts in order. Learn a new skill They say variety is the spice of life and some new skills or knowledge might just stop you from feeling like youre just going through the motions when tackling the new work year. So why not take up a new hobby or enrol in a sho rt course? Not only will it keep you from feeling like youve climbed back into last years rut, your work will benefit from the extra-curricular stimulation as well. ResourcesMy first resumeCover letter for my first jobCareer Insider StoriesShelley Lask - Body Positive Health & FitnessInterested in becoming a?Human Resources OfficerGeneral ManagerBusiness ManagerAccountantOffice AdministratorPopular Career Searchestime management techniques at workeffective oral and written communication skillsattention to detail skillsdefine communication skills11 top tips for effective time management CoursesBachelor of Social WorkEnquire Online Enquire OnlineCertificate III in Health AdministrationEnquire Online Enquire OnlineBachelor of Criminal JusticeEnquire Online Enquire OnlineCertificate III in Allied Health AssistanceEnquire Online Enquire OnlineJulia WattersRelated ArticlesBrowse moreWorkplace cultureFood For Thought Surviving A Day In The OfficeAvoiding a case of the munchies in the offic e is critical to your work performance. But not all food is created equal. Here are our tips for making it through 330itis.CAREER ADVICECareer inspoIf All Jobs Paid The saatkorn Would You Choose Your Job?Money is important but it shouldnt be the only reason you take a job or choose a career path. From getting into the flow state to finding friendship, here are 6 reasons to choose a job that have nothing to do with the size of your salaryHairdressingHospitalityChefs and hairdressers top Australias most wanted listChefs and hairdressers will top the list of most sought-after jobs as Australia emerges from the wake of the global financial crisis.