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Before you leave
1. Be realistic about the lead up your holiday. Allow plenty of time to pack and be organised so that you're not up until 2am the night before you leave trying to find your sarong/bathers/walking boots.

2. Plan ahead - have enough food in the house so that when you get home you can at least whip up a bowl of pasta without having to rush off out to the supermarket. Better still - set up a home delivery of fresh food ahead of time.

3. Plan to arrive home from your holiday at least a day before your return to work. This will allow you time to reflect on your holiday and the experiences you have had. It will give you a chance to get back into your normal routine (and give you time to get your washing done).

When you return
4. Ease back into work gently - prioritise your time. Answer only urgent emails on your first day back and make sure you leave on time. Take the time to go for a walk or swim during the day or in the evening to remember how you felt while you were on holidays.

5. Keep your holiday spirit alive by keeping a reminder of your holiday close to you. Create space in your diary to reflect on your experience in the weeks following your holiday.

6. Keep your connection with the outdoors alive by having lunch in the park or organising a short weekend break or day trip so you can get out of the city.

7. Have a television free night each week and slip into holiday mode instead - read a book, or just turn out the lights and eat by candlelight.

Everyday living
8. Learn to relax every day. Enrol in a yoga, tai chi or meditation class so the practice of unwinding becomes a regular thing.

9. Become a tourist in your home city or town.

10. Plan your next holiday!