Back to School & Back to Business
It is always bittersweet at the end of August and early September. Summer is so much fun, with all of its interesting trips and outings, and a much-welcomed break from the usual activities. So, going back to the everyday routine at the end of it can be something that we dread. I know that I never look forward to it. Still, at the same time, it’s also nice to get back into our regular schedule where the routine is a little less negotiable and we return to the things we used to do.
There is a transition with it, though. I’m in the midst of my first week back, and I have been having difficulty adjusting. Although not a big change, I’ve had to wake up an hour earlier than I did during my summer schedule and find myself drained as a result. There’s also trying to get others on our team (home or otherwise) back on schedule too. This can also be quite challenging.
Here are a few things that have worked for me and should work for you as well:
- Shift your sleep. This seems like a no-brainer but can often be more difficult than it seems. I’ve had to move everything that I was doing at night to earlier time slots to ensure that I go to bed earlier in order to wake up on time in the mornings. Sleep is the most important thing for us so ensuring that we are getting enough is the biggest part of the new schedule.
