But don\u2019t panic! There are lots of things you can do to lift your spirits after a long break and start to feel better again. So here are our 5 top tips to beat the summer blues<\/strong><\/em><\/span>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 1. Be Kind to Yourself<\/span><\/p>\n Your inbox is overflowing unread emails, your manager has handed you a pile of problems to fix and everyone telling you how jealous they are of your beautiful suntan. The temptation is to run out the office screaming, but don\u2019t do that. Take a breath instead. And don\u2019t try to get everything done everything at once – you\u2019re not superhuman.<\/p>\n You\u2019ll feel a huge weight off your shoulders as soon as you start to take control of the situation. And you can\u2019t take control unless you truly understand what you need to do. So write a list of the things you need to get done. Prioritise the most important things and see if you can delegate some of the tasks. Each time you cross something off your list, you\u2019ll feel better and a little happier.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 2. Find Your Feet<\/span><\/p>\n After a summer break we can feel a little like fish out of water<\/strong><\/em><\/span>. We\u2019re back in our old surroundings, but we don\u2019t feel at home just yet.<\/p>\n It\u2019s important that we get back into a routine, both in and out of work. Remember to take your regular coffee break, head back to the gym and avoid eating your lunch at your desk!<\/p>\n Exercise is an excellent way to relieve stress and it releases endorphins, which make you feel good. If you\u2019re not part of a gym, try cycling, walking, or even sports with your colleagues or friends after work.<\/p>\n 3. Get Centred<\/span><\/p>\n Yoga is becoming more and more popular as a way to relax, get fit and socialise. When combined with mediation it can have some real, long-lasting benefits. For example, yoga and meditation can help you:<\/p>\n 4. Eat Healthily<\/span><\/p>\n When we\u2019re run off our feet<\/strong><\/em><\/span>, trying to get things done, it\u2019s easily to fall into the habit of eating fast food and unhealthy snacks. Try to avoid this. Sugary foods might give us a quick rush of energy, but we\u2019re soon left feeling tired and sluggish<\/strong><\/em><\/span>. This means we\u2019ll be less focused throughout the day and even more stressed.<\/p>\n And worse, we might get into a bad habit of eating this food as a pick me up<\/strong><\/em><\/span>, and creating a cycle of bad eating habits.<\/p>\n Set time aside to prepare healthy food for yourself. Rather than thinking of this as a waste of time, consider it to be an investment in your health, happiness and productivity.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 5. Stretch Your Mind<\/span><\/p>\n Think of your first few weeks after the summer as a fresh start. Your brain is hungry for something new, so take up a new hobby or join a course – this will help you stay stimulated, happy and focused on positive goals.<\/p>\n It\u2019s a great time to get back into language learning and Oxford House\u2019s English language courses<\/a> could be just the ticket<\/strong><\/em><\/span>.<\/p>\n Our dynamic English classes are run by experienced, highly qualified teachers and are tailored to suit your needs. Whether you want to challenge yourself and prepare for a Cambridge<\/a> or IELTS<\/a> exam, improve your level of business English<\/a>, or simply improve your general English<\/a> – our courses are for you.<\/p>\n![\"5](\"https:\/\/oxfordhousebcn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Yoga870x577.jpg\")
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