1. Be present in the present
Unless the situation is serious, be thankful for what you have experienced and let it go. Vacations have had their moment but are now a thing of the past. Be grateful but don’t let them occupy so much space in your mind and emotions. Focus on what you need to do now, that is to get back into a routine as it is, remembering that September (like the rest of the months) will also pass.
2. Don’t be so dramatic, keep it real
Lying on the beach, visiting a new country, or going about your usual life at a more relaxed pace is more pleasant than the whirlwind of the multiple tasks you’ve decided to take on. But think about it for a moment: time off is not always perfect and going back to work is not usually as terrible as we think. Allow yourself some time to be nostalgic but remember, for example, there are people who are desperate because they have no job to return to and therefore no vacation to afford. Doesn’t it look different from that point of view?
3. Take it easy with your rhythm
Getting back into a routine in September after two, three, or even more weeks away is not done overnight. Prioritize, don’t rush, and don’t try to reconnect with everything on the first day.
4. Absorb what you have learned
Vacations are usually periods of reflection, new ideas, rediscovering things, actions, and people. You have probably used them to look back on the positive, think about new projects, or think about how the last few months have been.
That’s not necessarily interrupted by getting back into a routine. Put it into action, apply it, surely there are habits you had during your vacations that you can maintain even though September is here: slow down, dedicate more time to relationships spending some time with friends and family, allow yourself small moments of indulgence or enjoyment, set aside more time for productive leisure…