How to return to normal operation after a rest

Over the long weekend, we are used to being relaxed. To get together and start working, consider these tips.

1. Give workplace in order

Take a few minutes to disassemble the rubble of documents, unnecessary files, paper reminders and other items before you start work. Do not put off cleaning for later. Chances are good that the heap will only grow and distract you from more important things.

2. Delete messages on the answering machine of the absence

If you left a warning that you have some time will not be, it's time to clean it up. Refresh messages in voice mail account in the email. At the same time do not forget to put things in order there.

3. Do not read the letters in chronological order

Sort letters by topic or importance. This helps to separate messages that are worth paying attention to, and delete the rest.

4. Check the calendar

If leave was long, you may come in handy reminder of upcoming events at work. See what appointments, projects, meetings or reports you have planned for the next few days. The probability of something forget to drop, and you can safely proceed to business.

5. Make a list of important tasks

Looking through the mail, work files and calendar, write down the tasks you have planned for the first days after the holiday. Do not proceed immediately to the first paragraph. Arrange for each case priority and start with the most important or urgent.

6. Do not work on multiple tasks simultaneously

multitasking It does not give a good result. Especially after the holidays. When a person is engaged in the affairs of 2-3 at the same time, attention, concentration decreases. This is reflected in the quality of work, terms of performance and on your emotional state. Relax and focus on a single task. Only when follow it, proceed to the next step.

7. Take away the fact that you distract

At the time of turn off notifications in social networks, and remove applications that intercept and divert your attention from the affairs. Vacation photos and the Huskies are not going anywhere. Allow yourself time after work or during the lunch break to check social networks and chat with friends. So it will be easier to focus on the important tasks that must be done first.

8. Pamper yourself

No need to include domestic tyrant, to increase efficiency. Indulge yourself a little bit during the break: lunch with a friend in a cafe, read a book, which has long been putting off, or listen to a music album. This will give strength to new cases.

9. Try not to stay at work

Do not shoulder the more than what you can do during working hours. Put a reminder to leave the office on time at least the first few days.

10. Give yourself time

Designate time to get used to life in the office, rather than on the beach. It may be several days or weeks. Do yourself indulgences and try not to take yourself too severely during this period. To quickly return to a system, it is important to be calm and focused.