Hitting to work or college after a long weekend is like making a 360-degree turn. After a week of partying, dressing up, shopping, cooking, visiting and being visited, the whole thing is over in a day or two. Once everything is over, we tend to be sad but don’t despair, the post-holiday blues won’t last until your next vacation. Here are some cool ways to kick the post-holiday blues.
Eat Healthy to Decrease Depression
Avoiding junks and sticking to complex carbohydrates like whole-grain foods gives better fuel to the brain making it active and fresh. A healthy diet has been linked to stronger feelings of optimism. Fresh foods will be better for the body and attitude.
Keep Hydrated with Water
Dehydration can mimic symptoms of depression, so make sure the body is hydrated enough. Avoid or limit the intake of caffeine, alcohol, and other high-sugar or artificially sweetened beverages. These beverages affect sleep, which eventually affects the mood.
Time for Physical Activity
Exercise, rather than couch-potato sitting, will help get through the darkest day with as bright a mood possible. Aerobic exercise is especially helpful in getting your brain on track, meditation and yoga balance moods.
Plan for the next vacation
Having another vacation on the horizon, even if it won’t be for quite a long time, can help in adjusting the current situation. It can be upsetting to be back in your old routine but knowing that something just as fun is in the future will brighten up the day and give something to look forward to.
Write a journal
Don’t you just love that new life you’ve created for yourself during the trip? Making it happen back in the real world is entirely something else. However, the key to it is the journal. And reading them after a while is pure bliss. After all, reminiscing the fun stuff you did on our previous trip will make you happy and cherish those memories more.
