With summer only a few weeks away in the northern hemisphere, many of you are planning a summer vacation or staycation. Time to get away from your daily routine and enjoy some down time. Disconnecting from our busy lives is important, not just in the summer, but regularly throughout the year to unwind and recharge.
An often-overlooked component of vacations is taking time to reset for smooth re-entry into your daily routine. Routines can be challenging for neurodivergent individuals and when it’s time to say goodbye to fun, family and friends, the transition can be even more difficult. I often hear about the struggle to stay in vacation mode while ruminating over what lies ahead post-vacation and how it gets in the way of enjoying down time. Scheduling time to reset before re-entry can help keep you and your family focused on the present, knowing that there will be time to get back on track upon your return.
In my experience, there is a value in reset time for everyone to ease our bodies and minds back into routines. Which would you prefer – jumping into an ice bath or slowly swimming ashore after a relaxing swim? For me, it is the latter. Scheduling an extra day away from work to unpack, do laundry, buy groceries, spend time with my cats, and go through my mail is valuable. I am better able to be present the following day.
For additional tips to help you recover and reset, check out this blog post from It Starts with Coffee.
Have fun, relax and build in time to reset.