Vacation is over and you have everything to unpack, a pile of mail to go through and so many things to do before you have to go back to work the next day. What is the most efficient way to get through it all?
The easiest but worst move you can make for organization is to leave the suitcase packed and still be living out of it when you’re back home. It’s tedious to unpack as soon as you get back but it will truly make your morning so much easier.
Make a list before you even leave for your trip:
Having a list of things you need to do when you get back will help guide you when it’s the last thing you want to think about. This way you’ll know exactly what needs to be done and you won’t forget anything. You’re already in planning mode so making a quick list is already where your mindset is at. What should this list entail?
- Turn alarm clocks back on!
- Set up coffee/tea, you’re going to need the caffeine after vaycay
- Put clothing in the laundry hamper and set shoes out of the way
- Put toiletry bags in respective places: bathroom, vanity or wherever you get ready
- Plug in any tech that needs recharging (probably everything)
- Pile any papers you have in your bags from the trip
- Put any travel snacks in the kitchen
- Drink a tall glass of water, you’re probably dehydrated from traveling.
Just because you’re emptying your bag doesn’t mean you have to deal with everything right then and there. The focus is to make morning easier and be able to make it to work on time. The papers can wait, the mountain of laundry can wait. It’s just so much easier on you the sooner you’re able to get back to your normal routine.
Other Pre-Trip Tips:
- Make a freezer friendly meal so you can microwave something that’s easy and healthy for your return.
- Make sure your work clothes are ready to go so you don’t have to worry about doing laundry the second you get home.
- Bonus Pro tip: Change your sheets before you leave so you have ultimate comfort when you get home; your own bed with fresh bedding!
Once these quick tasks are done, and they really only take about 15 minutes or so you will be back on track and ready to roll in the morning.
Where are you heading or getting back from recently? Did you try any of these tips? Did they help? Let me know in the comments below, I would love to here! If you haven’t already please sign up for my email list and follow me on socials, they can all be found on the sidebar of my site. Also, checkout my article about prepping for that vacation here
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