Prevention tips
- allowing a day or two to adjust between returning from holiday and starting back to work.
- returning to a person's regular sleep schedule.
- planning some enjoyable leisure or social activities.
- having a positive routine in place so people can begin work calmly.
- keeping up regular physical activity.
It usually takes a few days, but in extreme cases, the mood can last for several weeks before wearing off. Faster ways of treating post-vacation blues are for the person to share experiences with family and friends or to look at photos and souvenirs.
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Post-vacation blues may result in tiredness, loss of appetite, strong feelings of nostalgia, and in some cases, depression. Jet lag may intensify the post-vacation blues. According to an article in The Mirror, 57% of British travellers reported experiencing post-holiday blues.
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The contrast between the new experiences, adventure, relaxation, and freedom you had during your vacation and the return to your regular responsibilities and obligations can make you feel a sense of disappointment or sadness.
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Even a short trip can completely change your future path. Of course, the longer you travel, there is more time to think and reconsider whether you are fully satisfied with your personal and work life. Decisions you will make abroad do not have to be somehow fundamental, but it can change your life indefinitely.
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In general, post-vacation blues will wear off over time. It usually takes a few days, but in extreme cases, the mood can last for several weeks before wearing off.
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It manifests as apathy toward travel activities that usually excite you, and a lack of motivation enjoy local culture and cuisine. Like other types of burnout, travel fatigue is a feeling of deep weariness and disengagement.
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One reason vacations don't boost happiness after the trip may have to do with the stress of returning to work. And for some travelers, the holiday itself was stressful. “In comments from people, the thing they mentioned most referred to disagreements with a travel partner or being ill,” Mr. Nawijn said.
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Though there's no one cause for travel anxiety, some common ones are fear of flying, fear of crowds, fear of crashing, fear of social interactions, fear of guns, fear of disease (insert Covid here), and, perhaps biggest of all, fear of the unknown and being outside your comfort zone.
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You could be experiencing a burnout if you ever wake up feeling dejected and exhausted, like you want to give up on the day before it has even started. These are the days when all you want to do is crawl back under the covers and not move all day.
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Post-vacation depression is feeling sad or down after your vacation is over. You can cope by slowly returning to your normal routine or talking to your manager about work stress. Sometimes post-vacation blues may be part of a mental health condition like major depression or an anxiety disorder.
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But if you've already reached or are close to burnout, sabbaticals and paid time off won't cure what's ailing you. In fact, burnout after vacation is not uncommon.
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Take time to decompress
It is just as important to reset your mind after your vacation as it is to reset your body. Take time to unwind and process all the unique experiences you had. Unpack and unclutter your house, but don't make your to-do list the first week back home too long.
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