Do you have a bounce-back plan?⁣
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My clients ask this question a lot: “How do I get back on track after I ‘fall off the horse’ or take a few days off?”⁣
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I recommend having a go-to “bounce-back plan.” ⁣
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It’s a plan that you create ahead of time, that you can pull out any time you want to get back on track. ⁣
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If you don’t have one, you’re welcome to steal mine and adjust it as needed:⁣
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I carve out a few hours (2-3, depending on how long I’ve been away) on my first day back. I pull out my guide for how to get into a deep work state in 15 minutes and use it to get focused and motivated, on demand. ⁣
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Then, I work the entire Monday Hour One process, which involves taking a full inventory of everything I want to accomplish for the week—based on my 90-day goals—then scheduling them on the calendar. ⁣

When I’m just getting back into the swing of things, I include more downtime, breaks, and walks than normal, to give my brain and body space to ease back in. 

One last thought: Anticipate that you’ll likely feel overwhelmed your first few days back—and that’s okay.