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Robert Hanna
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Entrepreneur | Recruiter | Creator | Investor | Community Builder at KC Partners

Battling the Post-Holiday Blues? 🌧 Last month, the UK opted for a surprise water festival, marking its sixth wettest July in recorded history, as revealed by the Met Office. 😲 For the lucky sun-chasers among us, basking in a sunnier clime, there’s that looming cloud of desk duties waiting back home. But here's a curveball: It isn’t just the typical British weather raining on our parade. Data highlights that a whopping 78% grapple with the post-holiday slump, and a startling 52% even toy with the idea of a career shift. Returning to work shouldn't feel like a chore let alone a crisis. ...

Battling the Post-Holiday Blues? 🌧️

Last month, the UK opted for a surprise water festival, marking its sixth wettest July in recorded history, as revealed by the Met Office. 😲

For the lucky sun-chasers among us, basking in a sunnier clime, there’s that looming cloud of desk duties waiting back home.

But here's a curveball: It isn’t just the typical British weather raining on our parade. Data highlights that a whopping 78% grapple with the post-holiday slump, and a startling 52% even toy with the idea of a career shift.

Returning to work shouldn't feel like a chore – let alone a crisis.

☕ Now, as you sip that morning coffee, consider these tested strategies I've gathered from my years in recruitment and careers:

1️⃣ Strategic Forward Planning: Start by marking exciting future events or key meetings to rekindle your professional drive.

2️⃣ Post-Break Objectives: Return with well-defined, actionable goals. Leverage your refreshed mindset, this is your best asset.

3️⃣ Holiday Sequels: Given our not-so-sunny UK summer, an upcoming break might be just the motivation booster you need.

4️⃣ Expanding Horizons: Dive into a new professional group or society. Fresh perspectives can re-energise your professional journey.

5️⃣ Network Cleansing: Regularly audit and refine your professional networks, removing any toxic connections. Quality over quantity always.

6️⃣ Skill Enhancement: Prime time to upskill. Familiarise yourself with trending courses. And yes, AI remains top of that list :).

7️⃣ Passion Projects: Immerse yourself in activities or projects that align with and enhance your main career trajectory.

8️⃣ Strategic Career Moves: If the downtime spotlighted any professional mismatches, contemplate strategic changes or target leadership roles. A nod to my fellow legal professionals, I'm here to assist! :)

9️⃣ Operational Overhaul: Rethink workflows and routines. Efficiency post-holiday can lead to earlier finishes and better work-life balance.

🔟 Reflective Practices: Regularly capture your career achievements. They’re not only motivational but strategic for future moves.

1️⃣1️⃣ Mentorship Magic: Ponder mentorship, either as a guide or a learner. Fresh insights are always invigorating.

1️⃣2️⃣ Physical Resilience: A resilient body supports a resilient mind. Seek fitness routines that echo your professional aspirations.

Your journey back post-holiday shouldn’t be a crash landing but a smooth transition. Remember, it's about utilising that refreshed spirit to reshape and redefine professional norms.

How are you strategically transitioning post-holiday?

Please share your tips to help others in the comments below 👇

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