The psychologist named ways to get into working mode after the May holidays

Psychologist and business coach Yulia Kulikova-Tsai told how to get into work after the May holidays.

In an interview with Radio 1 on Monday, May 5, the specialist advised organizing a calendar of cases and looking into it before the weekend ends to tune in and, for example, prepare for some meetings.

In addition, it is worth taking time for a little physical activity, 10-15 minutes of exercise in the morning will be enough. A contrast shower will also help, not necessarily icy, but cool.

During the first working days, the psychologist called for taking short breaks for 5-7 minutes every 55-60 minutes, getting up from the workplace, and taking a walk. It would be useful to adjust your diet: do not lean on sweets, as they do not support brain function, but on the contrary. It is worth including greens, proper carbohydrates, and combinations of proteins and fats in the diet. During this period, you should also not overuse coffee.

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Also on May 5, career consultant Olga Bukhvalova, in an interview with RT, shared tips for restoring productivity after the May holidays. She advised doing light work in the first days after a rest: putting the workplace in order, sorting out electronic documents, or just cleaning up: the latter contributes to a sense of control over the situation. Difficult tasks should be postponed for the first time, it is better to make a to-do list and distribute the main tasks for the week. This will help the brain adapt to stress, notes 360.ru . Bukhvalova also recommends that you focus not on the result, but on the work process.

On the same day, the site survey kp.ru It showed that 8% of Russians surveyed rest between the May holidays. 66% continue to work. 13% of respondents honestly reported that they worked during the May holidays themselves.

On May 4, traumatologist Alexander Sautenko told Izvestia how to reduce the risk of childhood injuries during the holidays. According to him, even infants cannot be transported in a car in their arms, since the specific weight of a child increases greatly at the time of an accident. For example, in a collision at a speed of 40 km/h, the weight can increase 35 times.

On May 1, a survey by the financial marketplace "Compare" showed that the majority of Russians plan to spend money on picnics and trips during the May holidays. According to the results of the study, 61% of respondents named the organization of outdoor recreation as the main expense item for a long weekend, NSN notes.