06 Aug Start the new school year with energy
Back-to-school is a time of many questions. It’s back to school for everyone, young and old, and it’s often difficult to get back into the swing of things. Here are a few tips to help you tackle the back-to-school period with renewed energy, rather than a return to constraints. You’re finding it hard to get back into the metro-work-sleep routine after the freedom of the vacations. This is understandable, and it’s important to give in to the stress. Give yourself time to readjust and set yourself modest goals to get back into the swing of things. That way, you’ll feel good doing them. This will prevent you from feeling overwhelmed. You also need to learn how to prioritize tasks and identify what’s urgent, to avoid spreading yourself too thinly and wasting energy on superfluous tasks. To help you do this, why not set yourself a series of goals to be achieved by the middle or end of the month? This will keep you from worrying about what you haven’t done yet! Just because you’re back at work doesn’t mean you can’t have a few distractions to remind you of your vacations, such as an aperitif on the terrace, improvised meals with your partner or family, walks or a spa appointment… On the contrary, moments of relaxation are very important and will help you to regain your confidence and avoid frustration. Back-to-school is also the perfect time to launch new projects you’ve been thinking about for a long time, adopt a new lifestyle or diet, clean up the house, start a sporting activity… Think of this autumn as a time of renewal, during which you’ll make a fresh start. But don’t put too much pressure on yourself, as you could end up frustrated if you don’t manage to keep up with everything. So once again, it’s important to set reasonable and realistic goals. You’ll feel very proud of yourself when you’ve completed them, so you can move on to the next ones.