THE STRUGGLE IS REAL ON RETURN FROM HOLIDAY
IT TAKES at least three days to ‘get back to normal’ after a holiday, a study has found.
Research revealed those who take a week off to jet to sunnier climes and relax by the pool take around 72 hours to get back into the swing of things once again.
That time increases to four days for a two-week break.
The study, commissioned by vitamin and supplement company Healthspan, also found it takes two nights for our sleeping pattern to get back to normal while battling jet lag and getting over late nights and long lie-ins on holiday.
The study of 2,000 adults, who holiday abroad, found six in 10 believe getting used to the morning routine is the hardest part of re-joining everyday life after a trip away.
A third also believe it’s too difficult to get used to the UK’s changeable weather after enjoying sunnier climates abroad.
Travel worry is a big anxiety for many people with nearly half of people worrying about their arrangements before they go.
Four in 10 also admitted feeling anxious about going back to work after a holiday, with a quarter taking extra days of annual leave to ease themselves back into life.
One in three respondents, polled via OnePoll, even said they sometimes feel it’s not worth going on holiday because it’s so stressful before they head off, or after they get back and try to settle into their day-to-day lives once again.
Dr Sarah Brewer, Healthspan’s medical director, said: “I recommend taking CBD Oil at night as it helps to reduce anxiety, aids relaxation and promotes a deep, more refreshing sleep.
“Other options include Valerian SleepAid Tablets or Night Time 5-HTP. ’As always, if you are taking any medications, check for interactions before taking any supplements.”