Drunk Principal

Why going back to work after the holidays feels so hard:Understanding post holiday overwhelm and recovery. Time off does boost well-being, but vacation benefits fade quickly once normal work routines resume. Post-holiday blues include email overload, decision fatigue, and disrupted focus to be instantly productive. Reframing your mindset and accepting a gradual return to full productivity helps reduce stress and guilt. Returning to work after the holidays can trigger real cognitive and emotional stress. It's probably stressful for the students, but imagine how your principal feels...