When you return from a vacation, you will most likely have many chores waiting for you. If you successfully detached yourself from work, your e-mail inbox may be overflowing. Friends and family may expect you to contact them to relate the details of your trip. Your home may need a little bit of attention as well. In all this hubbub, it can be easy to lose track of your own needs, so make sure to do the following when you get back from vacation:
Take it easy.
While your vacation may have been relaxing, the travel day you had getting back home probably wasn’t. Your body might also need to recover from the unusual foods, changing daily rhythms, and new activities you encountered while you were away. Make sure you give yourself time to rest, and pay attention to your body’s nutritional needs. Drink plenty of water and eat fruits and vegetables so that you can regain your equilibrium.
Check financial statements.
Traveling increases your risk of running into financial problems. Shortly after you get home, check your bank and credit card statements. Look for suspicious charges and double charges in particular. If you see anything unusual, do a little digging, and if it turns out that you’ve been a victim of fraud, contact your credit card company and bank right away.
Start small.
Transitioning from a lifestyle of relaxation to one of productivity can be tough. Sometimes the list of things you have to do after you get back from vacation can be overwhelming. To make it easier on yourself, start with the smaller, simpler tasks on your to-do list. Handling them will put you back in the swing of things and make it easier for you to tackle the more difficult challenges farther down the list.