Escape Pre-Holiday Meltdown

Soon you'll be on a beach, but, right now, you're at work and can't imagine how you'll ever clear your in-tray, let alone finish packing. The stress is so massive that one in five of you says it isn't worth the pain. 'It's madness - you need a break,' says Dr Howard Kahn, a stress-management expert. 'But it's a fact that most people have double the workload in the week before their holiday.' He reveals how to keep sight of the big, sunny light at the end of the tunnel...

Stop-The-Panic Step #1: Rundown To Relaxation	'Write a "chill-out countdown" of everything you want to achieve before you go away. It helps you to prioritise, and gives the tasks a positive spin: work is bringing you closer to your holiday.'
Stop-The-Panic Step #2: Gather Your Supporters
Stop-The-Panic Step #3: Early Handover
Stop-The-Panic Step #4: Show Off On Your Last Day
Stop-The-Panic Step #5: Time To Switch Off

Author: Kate Faithfull