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MONDAY, JULY 3 , 2017
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5 ways to deal with post-Eid dilemmas
Without crying a river on your desk
• Khan N Moushumi
Having a hard time dragging yourself to work every morning after the
nine-day long Eid vacay? Tell us about it! But here are a few pointers on
breaking out of the post-festive lethargy and getting yourself back on
your feet.
Diet and exercise
It’s only normal to feel lethargic after
all the delish Eid platters you have
been stuffing yourself with during
the holidays. It’s time to cut down
on spicy, oily food and start eating
clean. Limit your salt intake and eat
baked, grilled or steamed veggies
and chicken for the week. If it’s too
bland for you, add a little apple cider
vinegar or a spritz of lemon for some
added flavour.
Don’t forget to sweat off those few
extra kilos you have gained over the
last week—we recommend walking or
jogging for a good 40-minutes on the
treadmill a day. Remember, getting
your adrenaline pumping from a
workout session also boosts your
energy level, preparing you to beat
the post-festive blues.
No more late night shows
You may have picked up a bad habit or two during the long holidays and
staying up late at night to binge-watch your favourite show may be one.
Break the cycle by setting your alarm at six in the morning and do not nap
the entire day no matter how difficult it may be. Keep yourself hydrated
and active. Stick to waking up early the next few days and your sleep
cycle will fall back in place in no time.
Make a to-do list
As soon as you get to
work, grab a pen and
notepad and start making
a list of the things you
have to do for the day.
Don’t worry if you
want to take a break
in between tasks, but
don’t push yourself to
multitask. This is not the
time for it.
Lift your spirits
No matter how much you may cringe at getting out of the comfort of your
bed and back to work, there’s no denying that work can be fun too. Sure
you have to prepare yourself to storm through the gridlock out on the
streets every day but don’t let that stop you from having fun. Update the
play list on your phone, invest in extra-curricular activities and schedule
something fun for after work, such as catching up with colleagues over
coffee or dinner.
Make plans for the weekend
Keep your head high. The weekend
is just five days away. The first
week after the holidays may be a
little bumpy but if you manage to
power through it, you’ll fall right
back on track from the next. In
the meantime, look forward to
the weekend. Movies, concerts,
bowling, exhibitions! There’s so
much to do. •