You’ve just had a great break — maybe a vacation, time with family, or just a few days of rest — but then Monday hits, and it feels like all that restoration disappears the moment you open your inbox. Sound familiar?In this episode of The Art and Science of Thriving, I explore why the way you transition back after time off matters more than you think — and how to do it right.Drawing on neuroscience, psychology, and high-performance research, you’ll learn:What happens in your brain and body when you dive back into work too quickly.Why poor re-entry erases the benefits of your break in hours instead of weeks.The five things your brain and body actually need for recovery to “stick.”Practical, evidence-based strategies to create a smoother, more intentional re-entry.Whether you’ve just had a vacation, a long weekend, or even a short pause in your routine, this episode will help you protect the gains from your downtime — and turn your recovery into fuel for performance, creativity, and well-being.Instantly Unlock Performance, Well-Being and Balance Now The "Thrive Hive" is a monthly membership to help teach, coach and support individuals, organizational teams and their leaders in reaching their full potential, and living a flourishing life with balance and well-being.You get access to group coaching, monthly education, webinars/livecasts and other events, topic-based support and tools, and access to a private community of other like-minded individuals.You can find out more or sign up clicking here!

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