How to beat the post-holiday slump at work, according to executives

It is the time of year for the post- holiday blues.

After a few days of sleeping in, unwrapping gifts and popping champagne, it can be hard to return to work.

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There are tips from executives for a smooth return to work.

It might seem counterintuitive, but waking up a bit earlier than usual on your first day back to work after the holiday break can help you ease back into your schedule.

If you want to get your mind working and set you up for success, Masarweh suggests starting your day with a brisk walk or run outside.

If you don't like working out in the morning, try a five-minute meditation or deep breathing exercise to calm your mind and make you feel better.

Jlie Cohen is the head of global talent and a senior vice president at the Adecco Group, a global HR provider.

Cohen wants you to feel confident to set clear expectations with your manager and teammates about which responsibilities you are prioritized and how many meetings you can join without burning yourself out.

She says that nobody should expect to read every email and solve every issue at the end of the year. Being proactive in communicating what you are working on and what you have the bandwidth for when you are back is helpful.

It's important to be productive at work after taking time off around the holidays, but starting a new year should still be fun.

The chief people and culture officer at a software vendor says that starting a new year is magic. "I try to cultivate that joy by scheduling bonding events with my team, whether it's a dinner or happy hour, where we can talk about what's ahead of us and what we're excited about."

It can make it easier to come back to work if you have an event on your calendar to look forward to, whether it is a coffee catch-up with an old co-worker or a team dinner.

Listen to your gut if things don't go according to plan.

It might be time to consider a career shift if you realize you don't like coming back to work If you have no excitement about coming back to work, that is a sign that this job may not be a good fit for you.

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