The month of September marks the end of aperitifs by the sea, alarm clocks without alarms and to-do lists reduced to “idleness and relaxation”. Returning to the office is often accompanied by a slight blues, but It can also be a great opportunity to reset the clock..
Here are our top tips for a smooth, motivating and well-organized return to work.
1. Anticipate... as soon as the vacation is over
Shorten your evenings, get your body used to the rhythm of waking up again, or even coming back on a Thursday or Friday for a smooth recovery: A few adjustments before D-Day make all the difference.
The aim? Get back to the rhythm without a sudden shock and start the transition calmly.
2. Adopt a gradual and realistic recovery
Don't try to “catch up” every emergency right from the first hour. Give yourself modest but concrete goals for the first few days: sorting your emails, tidying up your space, prioritizing your folders...
Starting with what you know will help you get the ball rolling again without undue pressure.
3. Sorting, prioritizing, planning: the anti-stress method
Inbox saturated? Endless to-do list? Start with:
- Identify what is urgent AND significant
- Dismiss or delegate what can wait
- Set your deadlines on a simple retroplanning
Tip: apply the method SMART for your goals (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, Time-defined).
4. Rethink your space and start with pleasure
Physical tidiness = mental clarity. Take advantage of the start of the school year to:
- Declutter your desk
- Sort your physical and digital files
- Redesign your workspace to make it more pleasant
And why not Plan a little fun time on your recovery day? Coffee in the sun, team lunch or a new green plant: small rituals go a long way.
5. Reconnect (really) with colleagues
Instead of diving directly into meetings, take advantage of the new school year to Talk over a coffee, share your summer stories or offer a group lunch. These moments of conviviality make it possible to relaunch the team dynamic... without pressure.
Chez KEEZE, we firmly believe that a good restart also requires the quality of the human and relational framework.
6. Maintain good vacation habits
What if you extended the benefits of summer?
- Physical activity : keep walking, cycling, or moving regularly
- Healthy food : maintain good eating habits
- Slow down : focus on regular breaks and a more relaxed pace of work
A successful start to the school year also means knowing how to preserve your energy over the long term.
7. Set your intentions for the year to come
Back to school is also a good time to:
- Take stock of your professional goals
- Think about what you want to develop, learn, or change
- Set some positive intentions for the coming months
What if you made it a topic for discussion with your manager or team?
In summary
✔ Anticipate the pace of recovery
✔ Organize your priorities intelligently
✔ Recreate a pleasant work environment
✔ Maintain good summer habits
And above all: Going back to work does not mean drawing a line on your well-being. In fact, it is quite the opposite.
At KEEZE, we help you make home rhyme with serenity
Our spaces have been designed to boost recovery: warm atmosphere, natural light, optimal comfort and turnkey formulas for your back-to-school meetings and seminars.
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