5 Tips for a Smoother Post-Vacation Transition to Work and School

Backpacks replace beach bags, the air gets cooler and …  are those pumpkin-spice lattes I smell? Summer break and the accompanying vacations might be over, but it just means now is the time to start the best school year ever! And even if you don’t work in a school or university, the start of a school year often generates a spike in new clients and referrals for audiologists and speech-language pathologists across work settings. Easier said than done, though. If you’re like most people—even those who don’t work in schools—starting off a new school year or coming back after a vacation causes stress. I hope these quick tips help you get back into the swing of things after a successful (and deserved!) vacation—whether it was a couple of weeks or a couple of months. Give yourself some time to adjust. No matter what your summer entailed—kids at home or in camp, lighter traffic, working from home, weekends at the beach, or taking a long trip—your schedule or level of business probably changes this time of year. Try to plan earlier dinner and bedtimes these first days back and set aside some time in the evening to plan for coming weeks. Get up a few minutes earlier to enjoy your coffee in the morning. When at work, take a minute to breathe and get in the right mindset each day. Celebrate each accomplishment or success as it occurs throughout the day. Habits take time to create, and it’s okay to give yourself that time after a long change in routine or a break. T...
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