The approaching holiday changes me every time. Already in the previous working week, I notice that the stress is subsiding and that feeling is not spoiled even by the final rush of tasks. It is not a problem to even keep up working late on Friday or the weekend so that I can spend the holiday in a good mood. The pressure of work is eventually overcome by the knowledge that a break is coming soon.

Because the mind has already received the first liberating benefit of the holiday, even the urgent work after the holiday is not worrying me, even though spring ahead looks really busy! This phase of getting ready is ultimately one of the best of the holiday! No holiday stress yet, no mornings that have gone down the wrong path, no unused opportunities!

When I found peace on the eve of the holiday yesterday, the evening with the kids became really fun and free. I don’t want to think too much about the downside of the holiday and think negatively, but in a way it’s sad to think that same kind of freedom (to be in a good mood and enjoy a home evening on Sunday) won’t often be found on the eve of busy work week.

It will also be interesting to see whether, in the long run, an alcohol-free lifestyle has a positive effect on this so called Sunday stress. Well, if I can really be connected on vacation and be in the moment with my loved ones, how to gain that throughout the year?

Obviously I just need to think differently and try to be more present in the moment and focus on my mood. I guess this is not an easy thing and I’m not alone in this. But since I want to give more of myself to family life, this is now one of my goals. The tasks at work won’t disappear anywhere and there is an awesome people there, with whom it is easy to get excited about the work.

Throughout last week I was eager to think about holiday plans that were not created in advance due to illnesses. It will be nice to be together with my loved one, move around and maybe even take a little road trip. I haven’t even browsed through the events and holiday tips yet, but at least the holiday is starting off soothingly in beautiful morning sunshine of my hometown! Today is the time to plan the exercises and outdoor activities first and something special for the weekend, not to spend whole week on the same corners.

The weekend went by in a bit of a blur. Partly because allergies or painkillers made me tired and completely messed up my sleep rhythm. I slept in the early evenings and did the night shift on the computer! Now, in a new week, it’s nice to get back into a normal rhythm. This morning has been wonderful! The spring sunrise over the sea behind the steaming factory chimneys always gets me in a good mood.

The holiday starts off right with scheduled therapy time, as I’m starting in a new type of patient relationship. It’s about general wellbeing and ADHD examination. First, I’m planning to have good cup of morning coffee and “posso” (local doughnut pig) to get a good start for a day.

Have a nice week, whether you’re busy with work or enjoying your vacation!