Recovering From Holiday Travels and Family Visits

Between the many meals, drinks and leisure time we all find ourselves indulging in around the holidays at family gatherings or on vacation, there’s a lot of damage control when it’s all over.

Recover with tips from the pros:

Workout

Yes, this cliché again, but it works. Kick your own butt back into reality with a workout class, or avoid the crowds and go for a run, long walk or bike ride. It’s a great way to sweat out some toxins and work off some frustrations from those political conversations you didn’t intend on getting involved in. Same goes for a yoga class.

Self Help

Read a good book, something uplifting and full of encouragement, like The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck by Mark Manson or You Are a Badass: How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start Living an Awesome Life by Jen Sincero. These everyday stories are relatable, inspiring and may make easing back into reality a little more exciting. Check out more from famous self-help heroes here.

Have a Chill Day

Give yourself some time from returning from family gatherings and holiday travels to relax before diving back into work. Whether you get the full day or a few hours depends on your schedule, but wind down with some music, unpack, try a face mask, watch an old movie you love and get back to your hobbies with some quiet time. Making the most of your personal time and space is a great way to get centered before the rush of real life.