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Post-holiday stress | The R&R of a week's holiday is wiped out in less than two work days

The R&R of a week's holiday is wiped out in less than two work days
The R&R of a week's holiday is wiped out in less than two work days

We’ve all experienced the post-holiday blues. No matter how much you enjoy your job, there’s always that feeling of dread about sitting back down at your desk, after a few days of lying on a beach or exploring a new city.

And new research has found that it takes, on average, just over one working day for all of the relaxation and joy from a holiday to disappear.

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