Every year I tell myself I’ll come back from the holidays refreshed, and every year I return still tired, just in a different way. Between family obligations, travel, and sneaking in work just in case, rest never really happens. I’m starting to wonder if I even remember how to properly recharge anymore. What actually helps you reset during the holidays, if anything?

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Block off time to do nothing. For 2 days this week my family stayed in PJs, played video games, read by the fire, watched movies, played cards and games, etc. I put it on the calendar months ago. We planned nothing. We did nothing. It felt incredible. I had the opportunity to actually get bored. I feel so much better.

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I’ve been off since 12/22 and have pretty much fully disconnected. Go back to work Friday. I’ve spent the past two weeks with my family and have been exercising and eating well. I’ve also made it to Church 3 times and am going tomorrow with my family as well.

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I think the media peddles a message that the holidays are cozy, peaceful and rejuvenating. In reality, they are not. They are stressful and exhausting AF, especially if you have little kids. My opinion is to recognize this, dont be so hard on yourself, and find time to recharge by taking real vacations and time off at other times of the year

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SA, I follow you. I feel the same way. Looking to see what others have to say.

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