What Returning to Work Can Tell You About Your Needs

What Returning to Work Can Tell You About Your Needs

The first few days back after time off can show you what energizes you at work—and what gets in your way. Explore questions and activities to help you ease back in.

Instead of judging yourself by how much you get done, try paying attention to your own pace and reactions. Which tasks come easily to you? When do you feel overwhelmed by too many things demanding your attention? Questions like these can help you understand what you need to focus and work well with others. This blog offers practical ideas and short activities to help you shape your return and learn something useful about yourself along the way.

Interested in this topic? Read more: Adaptation to the work rhythm: How to return to the work environment after vacation without stress Want to find out where you stand personally? Take a short test at the end of the page and gain a better understanding.

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Imagine it is your first day back at work after a vacation. How do you feel in the morning?

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Your vacation has come to an end. What is your first thought when returning home?

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In your work, you will find that there are several urgent tasks waiting for you. What will you do first?

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How do you envision the ideal first days after a vacation?

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How do you react when you realize that your work hasn't fulfilled you for the second day in a row?

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You notice that your colleague is demotivated after returning from vacation. What will you do?

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Imagine you have one workday just for yourself – with no tasks. What would you do?

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How do you maintain a feeling of lightness during the workday?

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How do you react when things don't go as you expect?

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Which statement best reflects your attitude towards returning to work?

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