How to make going back to work after vacation easier

This post have been updated. It was originally published on January 2, 2020.

The holidays are officially over, and many of us are recovering from reconnecting with loved ones and take in some well-earned R&R. And while the vacation time could mean different things to people—catching up on competitive sports, consuming inordinate amounts of food, or finally confronting your racist uncle—one thing is almost ubiquitous: the looming sentiment of “oh no, I have to go to work again.”

It’s easy to understand why we get a little bummed at the prospect of reverting back to…