I've got the Holiday Blues

[DontThinkJustDo]

I haven't been on holiday for years. I've been away this week, thanks to a newish job and a bit of extra money. I came home today and I miss my lovely holiday home. It was peaceful and relaxing and I could have stayed there forever I couldn't really, I would have got bored eventually And now I feel sad and restless. I haven't watched the news or any telly for a week, didn't even take my laptop with me. I don't know what to do with myself. Last night I was sat on a quiet patio in heaven, tonight I am sat on my sofa with the noise of the A road at the end of my garden and a pile of laundry to do😔
I know it's probably really normal to feel sad and have to adjust back to real life, I'm just not used to it - and don't want to!

I have recently come back from holiday too. I also feel sad and restless.

Doesn't help that I also have covid. I have had it a few times, but this is the worst strain by far.

Aw op I can sympathise. I always get holiday grief. It even starts before I've left the holiday sometimes!

It'll fade, perhaps start planning your next one even if you can't afford to book right now? I come back from holiday and immediately start planning the next one until the blues diminish a bit and I get back to reality.

As @FizzyStream start planning your next one!

Whether that's working out a monthly plan to save for the next one, or making lists on Booking.com of destinations or hotels you like, following Instagram stories of destinations you are interested in etc.

I also bring things back from my trips or try to create and eat dishes that I had on holiday to extend my mood.

For example last year I bought extra soaps and deodorants etc that I used in Italy, so on my return my usual morning routine gives me lovely scented memories and I get a little perk from that as long as possible.

The year before I lived on Greek salad and souvlaki for a month after I got back from Athens. 😅

Sometimes I buy a little piece of jewelry and it's a nice memory of my trip.