{"id":248152,"date":"2020-06-22T06:33:46","date_gmt":"2020-06-22T10:33:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/formnutrition.com\/us\/?p=248152"},"modified":"2020-06-22T10:44:50","modified_gmt":"2020-06-22T14:44:50","slug":"how-to-mentally-prepare-for-returning-to-work","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/formnutrition.com\/us\/inform\/how-to-mentally-prepare-for-returning-to-work\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Mentally Prepare for Returning to Work"},"content":{"rendered":"

As of early July, 9.1 million people<\/a> were furloughed under the UK government’s job retention scheme, while countless more people plugged away at their work from home, propped up on the kitchen table while the kids ran riot around them. Luckily the gradual easing of lockdown measures has meant that the nation is collectively returning to work again, and the ‘normality’ we left behind three months ago.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

It’s an odd feeling. For many of us, the last time we were away from work for this long was when we were back at school. It can be a jarring transition, which is why we asked wellbeing coach and sabbatical specialist Lyndall Farley<\/a> for her advice on the steps to follow in your first few weeks and months back to ensure a smooth transition back to working life.<\/em><\/p>\n

Before you return<\/h2>\n

The most important thing to do before you return to work is to spend some time reflecting on your break and what has changed for you. Think about the following questions:<\/p>\n

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  1. Looking back to the person you were before your break, what\u2019s changed in how you see yourself, your life, the world?<\/li>\n
  2. What is a priority for you now? How will you keep this in focus when you return?<\/li>\n
  3. What life changes or new behaviours do you want to keep or let go of?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    In your first week<\/h2>\n