“医生建议节后上班前三天少干活”

As the first workday after the National Day holiday break arrived, many people admit that just the thought of returning to work makes them feel down and unmotivated.

Xie Jiang, a physician at the Sleep Medicine Center of Beijing Anzhen Hospital, said many people experience insomnia, fatigue, poor concentration, and low mood after a long break — symptoms commonly known as post-holiday blues or post-holiday syndrome.

Ji Yang from the Eighth People's Hospital of Zhengzhou noted that post-holiday syndrome is not an actual illness but a temporary reaction to disrupted biological rhythms and increased stress caused by changes in lifestyle and environment.

Zhang Hua, a doctor at Shandong Qianfoshan Hospital, advises employees to avoid intense or demanding tasks during the first three days back at work to ease the transition and reduce post-holiday symptoms.

如何改善“节后综合征”？

Going back to work after the holidays is tough, but we are here to help! Below are some steps that might make your return to the office a little easier to cope with.

Try to disconnect from overly demanding work, at least for a short time.