London - A holiday may be exactly what’s needed to re-charge your batteries, but returning to work often leaves us feeling flat.
And it turns out that women suffer from this more than men.
A new survey has found that 53 percent of women suffer after all the holiday hype comes to an end, with 29 percent revealing that they feel “deflated” and “demotivated”.
Car hire booking company Auto Europe polled more than 1 000 customers and found that only 40 percent of men struggle upon returning home, compared with over 50 percent of women.
It’s so extreme that almost a quarter of women report feeling the post-holiday slump before they’ve even turned on their computer.
Nineteen percent were so overwhelmed with stress on their return to work that they admitted that they felt like they’d never been on holiday in the first place.
Thankfully, however, there may be a way to combat these post-holiday blues. Twenty-three percent revealed that they treat themselves to gifts or shop online at their desk to boost their mood, while 22 percent immediately book another break to feel better.
Meanwhile, one in 10 women admit to drinking more alcohol than they usually would or eating sweets to perk themselves up.
A spokesperson for Auto Europe said: “Holidays are a vital way to recharge the batteries and reflect on your life as well as your career.
“But it’s only natural that, as we all return to work, many will suffer from post-holiday blues. However, if you’d rather be anywhere but back at work after a holiday, it might be the wake-up call you need to find a new job.”
Daily Mail