满血复活：春节后如何恢复工作状态？
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长假后感到精神疲惫是正常的，你不是一个人。但是如果你抓紧时间，调整好自己，你很快就会回到日常生活中。
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从费城远道而来的新年祝福
春节假期正式结束，今天我们都将回到工作岗位。尽管我们仍然可以继续享受新年的余温，但对我们许多人来说，今天是回到办公室的第一天。唉。
在美国，许多办公室都在圣诞节和元旦之间放假，例如天普大学于12月21日放假关闭，1月2日重新开放。我和父母在佛罗里达度过了一个美好的假期，但是后来，我不得不像你们当中的许多人那样，重新开始grind（工作）。因此我能感觉到你们的痛苦！
不管你是旅行还是呆在家里，我相信你今天最不想做的就是工作。为了渡过难关，这里有五件事可以帮助你：
尽管我有在休息时依然保持回复邮件和短信的习惯，但很多人却并不会这样。所以，假期结束后我一进办公室，就有许多任务在等着我。我把重点放在了最重要的两三项任务上，避免了手足无措。我会在第一天尽我所能，从更长远的角度来规划所有的工作。
我也会确保不在第一天安排任何预约活动，因为我知道会有很多意想不到的问题surface（出现）。我一次只处理一项任务，没有预约能帮助我重回正轨。
回到工作的第一天，我们可能会感到行动迟缓，想要晚一点醒来，艰难地slog（熬过）这一天——也许是想继续过更快乐、更无忧无虑的假期。但是在休息了这么长时间之后，像平时一样去做日常工作是很重要的。在正常时间醒来，提前一点出发上班，并在规定时间内打卡。
就我而言，我会提前一天回到费城，这样我就能提前安顿下来。我打开行李，清洗衣服，做了一点工作，睡了一个好觉——所有这些都帮助我第二天去办公室放松了下来。当然，我很想这一天还在阳光明媚的佛罗里达，但是回家的这一个缓冲日真的帮助我回归了正常生活。
我通常都有非常繁忙的日程安排，满满的见面、会议、讲座和参观。然而在我回来的第一天，我却会安排大量的休息时间。我知道我的速度不会像通常那样快，所以我在白天留出了一些喝茶休息的时间。当你适应现实时，你不必为白天需要休息而感到内疚。
就我而言，每当我想slack（放松）的时候，我都会坐下来泡一些金骏眉。这种短暂的放空让我意识到我仍然在调整自己的日常生活，同时也让我为下一轮工作做好准备。
第一天回来的时候，你也可以试着在办公室外面吃午饭。当我的工作堆积如山时，我真的只想拿一个三明治在办公桌前吃，努力熬过这一切。但是我发现，即使是短暂时间的补充能量，也能让我在下午晚些时候有更多精力查收邮件。
如果你假期后心情不好，那没关系，我们很多人都是这样。我们的假期似乎总是短了一天！当你回到办公室遇到一些不愉快的意外时，你可能会感到难过，心里打退堂鼓。这个时候对自己诚实一些，给自己时间去‘grieve’（ “哀悼”）逝去的美好时光。
你可以做的一件事是把度假的纪念品放在桌子上。如果你去海滩，你可以放一个贝壳。几年前，在我去宜昌长阳县和五峰县过了一个愉快的春节后，我把一些当地种植的茶叶放在办公桌上，给办公室带来一些旅行的快乐回忆。
另一个选择是在第一天下班后和朋友共进晚餐。这将会给你们带来值得期待的东西，并激励你努力度过这一天。
给自己一些时间和空间来调整。
”有时候，当我们压力很大时，我们会少吃少喝。虽然适当的营养很重要，但是大量喝水——尤其是在冬天——也是至关重要的。如果你感到脾气暴躁、时差反应或者身体不适，多喝水会让你受益。
对我来说，我会把一个水瓶放在桌子上，提醒自己每隔几个小时就要把水喝完并重新加满水，并且一天中会有几次喝茶休息，这让我觉得我在照顾自己。这也是一年中每天都应该有的好习惯。在中国，水壶或者热水机很常见，所以这一点会对你很有帮助。
你也可以试着在第一天表现出一些积极乐观。毕竟，这是新年的第一个工作日。想想你可以采取什么步骤来实现新年决心，因为这会激励你前进。
我的朋友，长假后感到精神疲惫是正常的，你并不孤单。但是如果你抓紧时间，一次处理一项任务，给自己一些额外的休息时间，照顾好自己，你很快就会回到你的日常生活中。祝你好运！
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How to get back to work after vacation
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「 Hello, my friend！
I'm John Smagula. 」
The Chinese New Year holiday is officially over, and today we have to get back to work. Even though we still can celebrate the new year season, for many of us, today is our first day back in the office. Ugh.
In the United States, many offices close between Christmas and New Year’s Day. For example, at Temple University, we closed on December 21 and reopened on January 2. I spent a wonderful holiday with my parents in Florida, but then, had to get back to the grind in the same way that many of you are doing today. I feel your pain!
Regardless of whether you traveled or stayed at home, I’m sure the last thing you want to think about today is work. To help you through, here are five things that helped me get back into the swing of things:
Don't try to finish all your work all at once
Even though I kept up on email and messages during the break, many people didn’t. So as soon I entered the office after vacation, there were a number of tasks awaiting me. I could have gotten overwhelmed, but rather, I prioritized and focused on the most important two or three tasks. I also said I’ll just do the best I can that day, taking a longer-term view of all the work.
I also made sure not to schedule any appointments that first day back, as I knew there would be many unexpected problems that would surface. I just tackled one task at a time, and not having any appointments helped me get back on track.
Resume your routine
We may feel sluggish on the first day back to work, wanting to wake up late and just slog through the day—perhaps trying to continue the more blissful, carefree days of vacation. But after so much time off, it is important go about your routine as you normally would. Wake up at your normal time, get a head start on your commute, and clock in when you’re supposed to.
In my case, I also returned to Philadelphia one day early so I could get situated. I unpacked, washed clothes, did a little bit of work, and got a good night’s sleep—all of which took the edge off going into the office the next day. Sure, I would have appreciated another day in sunny Florida, but this buffer day back home really helped me get back to my routine.
Schedule some contingency time
I usually keep a very busy schedule, chock full of meetings, conferences, lectures, and visits. Yet for my first day back, I scheduled lots of break time throughout the day instead. I knew my pace would not be as fast as it normally is, so I planned some tea breaks during the day. As you get adjusted back to reality, you don’t have to feel guilty for needing some breaks during the day.
In my case, whenever I felt like slacking off, I sat back and brewed up some of my trusty Jin Jun Mei. This momentary black tea indulgence helped me acknowledge that I was still adjusting back into my routine while also perking me up for the next round of work.
You can also try to have lunch away from your office on your first day back. As my work was piling up, I really just wanted to grab a sandwich and eat at my desk in an effort to get through it all. But I found that breaking away, even if for a short period of time to refresh and replenish, gave me more energy to get through my inbox later on that afternoon.
Embrace the blues
If you’re feeling down after your vacation, that’s OK. Many of us are. It always seems that our vacations are just one day too short! When you arrive back in your office and encounter some unpleasant surprises, you might feel sad and want to withdraw. Be honest with yourself, and give yourself time to “grieve” the passing of a wonderful time away.
One thing you can do is place an item from your vacation on your desk. If you went to the beach, you can place a shell there. A few years ago, after I had some wonderful Chinese New Year trips to Changyang and Wufeng counties in Yichang, I would place some of the locally-grown tea on my desk, bringing some of the joy of those trips into the office.
Another option is to schedule a dinner with a friend after work on your first day back. This will give you both something to look forward to and could help propel you through the day.
Give yourself some time and space to adjust.
”Stay hydrated
Sometimes when we’re under a lot of stress, we eat and drink less. While proper nutrition is important, drinking lots of fluids—especially during the winter—is crucial. If you’re feeling grumpy, jet-lagged, or just out of sorts, you will benefit from staying hydrated.
In my case, I left a water bottle on my desk and reminded myself to finish the water and refill every few hours. And then adding in some tea breaks throughout the day, I felt that I was taking care of myself. This is also a good daily practice to have throughout the year. In China, you’re rarely far away from a boiler or other hot water source, so use this to your advantage.
You can also try to show some optimism on this first day back. After all, this is the first work day of a new year. Think about what steps you can take toward your New Year’s resolution, as this could inspire you on your journey forward.
My friend, it’s normal to feel mentally exhausted after a long vacation. You are not alone. But if you take your time, tackle one task at a time, give yourself some extra breaks, and take care of yourself, you’ll be back into your routine in no time. Good luck with it!
{ 今日英文速记卡 }
1.Grind \ ˈgrīnd \
a)含义：n. 苦差事；苦活儿
b)例句：
i.I spent a wonderful holiday with my parents in Florida, but then, had to get back to the grind in the same way that many of you are doing today.
我和父母在佛罗里达度过了一个美好的假期，但是后来，我不得不像你们中的许多人那样，重新开始工作。
ii.It's a long grind to the top of that particular profession.
爬到那种行业的最高位置要经过漫长的艰苦奋斗。
c)近义词：drudgery, labor, toil
2.Surface \ ˈsər-fəs \
a)含义：v. 浮出水面
b)例句：
i.I also made sure not to schedule any appointments that first day back, as I knew there would be many unexpected problems that would surface.
我也会确保不在第一天安排任何预约活动，因为我知道会有很多意想不到的问题出现。
ii.The ducks dived and surfaced again several meters away.
鸭子潜入水中，然后在几米开外钻出水面。
c)近义词： arise, come up, emerge
3.Slog \ ˈsläg \
a)含义：v. 艰难行进
b)例句：
i.We may feel sluggish on the first day back to work, wanting to wake up late and just slog through the day—perhaps trying to continue the more blissful, carefree days of vacation.
回到工作的第一天，我们可能会感到行动迟缓，想要晚一点醒来，艰难地熬过这一天——也许是想继续过更快乐、更无忧无虑的假期。
ii.He started to slog his way through the undergrowth.
iii.他踏上了穿越林莽的艰难征程。
c)近义词： beaver (away), plod, plug
4.Slack \ ˈslak \
a)含义：v. 放松；偷懒
b)例句：
i.In my case, whenever I felt like slacking off, I sat back and brewed up some of my trusty Jin Jun Mei.
就我而言，每当我想放松的时候，我都会坐下来泡一些金骏眉。
ii.He never let a foreman see him slacking.
他从未在哪个工头面前表现出丝毫懈怠。
c)近义词： ease off, let up, slack off
5.Grieve \ ˈgrēv \
a)含义：v. 悲伤;伤心
b)例句：
iii.Be honest with yourself, and give yourself time to “grieve” the passing of a wonderful time away.
这个时候对自己诚实一些，给自己时间去“哀悼”逝去的美好时光。
iv.She grieved the death of her husband.
她为丈夫的去世而悲伤。
c)近义词：agonize, anguish, mourn
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