Why going back to work after the holidays feels so hard:Understanding post holiday overwhelm and recovery.

• Time off does boost well-being, but vacation benefits fade quickly once normal work routines resume.
• Post-holiday blues include email overload, decision fatigue, and disrupted focus to be instantly productive.
• Reframing your mindset and accepting a gradual return to full productivity helps reduce stress and guilt.
• Returning to work after the holidays can trigger real cognitive and emotional stress.

It's probably stressful for the students, but imagine how your principal feels...