Vacation fade out is a real thing and the research says it can last anywhere between three days to four weeks.

As you return to work this January, what’s your plan to prolong your ‘holiday glow’ and protect the positive effects of your break for as long as possible?

Strategies to help you get started are outlined in this article on How to Avoid Post-Vacation Stress and Sadness.

I’d also encourage you to explore the concept of savouring in this article on the 10 Steps to Savouring the Good Things in Life.

Now is also the time to consciously consider how you will set yourself up well to succeed this year, and so take the time to do so before you get ‘busy’.

Where do you want to take your leadership, relationships, performance and wellbeing this year? How will you do that?

Wishing you a happy, healthy and prosperous 2024.