Here’s one tip for a better start to your week. Have your summer adventures left you feeling a bit drained? There’s a name for that: travel fatigue. The planning before a big trip, changes to your routine, and jet lag can leave you feeling burned out and unmotivated. The good news: There are steps you can take to avoid feeling this way. We rounded up some tips, including suggestions from Skimm HQ’rs... Adjust your sleep schedule. If you’re switching time zones, try setting your alarm 15 minutes earlier or later in the direction you’re traveling. That’ll help prep your circadian rhythm for the shift home. On your first night back, especially after an international trip, try sleeping at a normal bedtime. Skimm HQ’r Sophie Riese, senior manager of consumer insights in data & analytics, says this helps her “get back to a more normal sleep cycle quickly.“ Extend the OOO. Give yourself a buffer day between your arrival home and return to work so you have time to unpack and unwind. “It makes a huge difference to take [a] day to decompress from your vacation travels and get back into work,” says Skimm HQ’r Sam Nicles, senior social media manager. Get moving. Odds are, you probably had to sit through a long flight or car ride. Light exercise like stretching, walking or unpacking can give you an energy boost. Skimm HQ’r Sarah Title, branded content writer, says unpacking right after a trip also helps “provide some closure” on her travels. Prep your home. There’s nothing worse than coming home to a long to-do list after a trip. Consider cleaning your home before leaving on vacation. Or, order your groceries ahead of time, like on the ride home from the airport. Skimm HQ’r Morgan Ballard, lifecycle automation manager, says having food delivered right after she arrives helps her “fuel up for unpacking and [get] back to reality.” | 