{"id":4445,"date":"2025-09-03T08:00:16","date_gmt":"2025-09-03T14:00:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jeddywellness.com\/?p=4445"},"modified":"2026-03-29T11:30:11","modified_gmt":"2026-03-29T17:30:11","slug":"post-vacation-slump-try-the-tune-up-day-strategy-this-fall","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jeddywellness.com\/blog\/post-vacation-slump-try-the-tune-up-day-strategy-this-fall\/","title":{"rendered":"Post-Vacation Slump? Try the Tune-Up Day Strategy This Fall"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>You had a great summer break , maybe travel, family time, or simply rest. But then Monday comes, your inbox is overflowing, and suddenly the glow of vacation fades. Sound familiar?<\/p>\n<p>Coming back to work after summer vacation isn\u2019t always as simple as opening your inbox. <\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s actually a process. It\u2019s a chance to adjust to your routines, reconnect with your team, and get back in sync with your workplace. <\/p>\n<h2>Why the Post-Vacation Slump Happens<br \/>\n<\/h2>\n<p>We all can face real challenges when returning to work after a vacation (<a href=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/shorts\/wswUS_VesJ0?feature=shared\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">post-vacation slump<\/a>). This transition (also called<strong> re-entry shock<\/strong>) can bring a mix of emotions: some positive, some negative\u00a0 and can affect how smoothly you settle back into your role.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Research highlights <b>four main types of difficulties<\/b> people often experience after time off:<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/16.0.1\/svg\/1f539.svg\" alt=\"?\" \/> <b>Work:<\/b> Overwhelmed by tasks or changes in workload.<br \/> <img decoding=\"async\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/16.0.1\/svg\/1f539.svg\" alt=\"?\" \/> <b>Social:<\/b> Reconnecting with colleagues and team dynamics.<br \/> <img decoding=\"async\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/16.0.1\/svg\/1f539.svg\" alt=\"?\" \/> <b>General:<\/b> Managing stress or fatigue.<br \/> <img decoding=\"async\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/16.0.1\/svg\/1f539.svg\" alt=\"?\" \/> <b>Disconnection:<\/b> Feeling distant from work or the organization.<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"152\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/episode\/4L1CsS6G529FItGmZJXuh6?si=V1qr_vtxQxG1CL8TFAwT7A&#038;utm_source=oembed&#038;auto_play=false&#038;buying=true&#038;liking=true&#038;download=true&#038;sharing=true&#038;show_comments=true&#038;show_playcount=true&#038;show_user=true&#038;show_artwork=true&#038;color\"><\/iframe>\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>These emotions are normal, but most workplaces lack strategies to support this transition. Recognizing these challenges and feelings is an important first step in creating supportive practices that improve motivation, wellbeing, and productivity.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, how employees feel during this return period can even influence their longer-term attitude toward work and well-being.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>By adopting thoughtful <b>post-vacation reintegration strategies<\/b>, you, your teams, your leaders and the workplace can help build more sustainable workplaces. It&#8217;s a win-win-win!\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2>The Tune-Up Day Strategy<br \/>\n<\/h2>\n<p>Let&#8217;s talk about a post-vacation reintegration strategy called Tune-Up Day!<\/p>\n<p>When you\u2019ve been away, work feels a little different. Your usual rhythm is paused, your team may have moved ahead, and the workplace culture feels unfamiliar again,\u00a0 even if it\u2019s the same place.<\/p>\n<p>Tune-Up Day or a &#8220;buffer day&#8221; (a research-backed practice) is the time you take to gently re-adjust and get back into your groove without feeling overwhelmed on your first day (ideally) back to work. It\u2019s a chance to ease yourself back into your tasks, reconnect with colleagues, and catch up on what\u2019s changed.<\/p>\n<blockquote data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/C9N4bH1Sk49\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:540px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\"><p> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/C9N4bH1Sk49\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" background:#FFFFFF; line-height:0; padding:0 0; text-align:center; text-decoration:none; width:100%;\" target=\"_blank\">      <svg width=\"50px\" height=\"50px\" viewBox=\"0 0 60 60\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\"><g stroke=\"none\" stroke-width=\"1\" fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"><g transform=\"translate(-511.000000, -20.000000)\" fill=\"#000000\"><g><path d=\"M556.869,30.41 C554.814,30.41 553.148,32.076 553.148,34.131 C553.148,36.186 554.814,37.852 556.869,37.852 C558.924,37.852 560.59,36.186 560.59,34.131 C560.59,32.076 558.924,30.41 556.869,30.41 M541,60.657 C535.114,60.657 530.342,55.887 530.342,50 C530.342,44.114 535.114,39.342 541,39.342 C546.887,39.342 551.658,44.114 551.658,50 C551.658,55.887 546.887,60.657 541,60.657 M541,33.886 C532.1,33.886 524.886,41.1 524.886,50 C524.886,58.899 532.1,66.113 541,66.113 C549.9,66.113 557.115,58.899 557.115,50 C557.115,41.1 549.9,33.886 541,33.886 M565.378,62.101 C565.244,65.022 564.756,66.606 564.346,67.663 C563.803,69.06 563.154,70.057 562.106,71.106 C561.058,72.155 560.06,72.803 558.662,73.347 C557.607,73.757 556.021,74.244 553.102,74.378 C549.944,74.521 548.997,74.552 541,74.552 C533.003,74.552 532.056,74.521 528.898,74.378 C525.979,74.244 524.393,73.757 523.338,73.347 C521.94,72.803 520.942,72.155 519.894,71.106 C518.846,70.057 518.197,69.06 517.654,67.663 C517.244,66.606 516.755,65.022 516.623,62.101 C516.479,58.943 516.448,57.996 516.448,50 C516.448,42.003 516.479,41.056 516.623,37.899 C516.755,34.978 517.244,33.391 517.654,32.338 C518.197,30.938 518.846,29.942 519.894,28.894 C520.942,27.846 521.94,27.196 523.338,26.654 C524.393,26.244 525.979,25.756 528.898,25.623 C532.057,25.479 533.004,25.448 541,25.448 C548.997,25.448 549.943,25.479 553.102,25.623 C556.021,25.756 557.607,26.244 558.662,26.654 C560.06,27.196 561.058,27.846 562.106,28.894 C563.154,29.942 563.803,30.938 564.346,32.338 C564.756,33.391 565.244,34.978 565.378,37.899 C565.522,41.056 565.552,42.003 565.552,50 C565.552,57.996 565.522,58.943 565.378,62.101 M570.82,37.631 C570.674,34.438 570.167,32.258 569.425,30.349 C568.659,28.377 567.633,26.702 565.965,25.035 C564.297,23.368 562.623,22.342 560.652,21.575 C558.743,20.834 556.562,20.326 553.369,20.18 C550.169,20.033 549.148,20 541,20 C532.853,20 531.831,20.033 528.631,20.18 C525.438,20.326 523.257,20.834 521.349,21.575 C519.376,22.342 517.703,23.368 516.035,25.035 C514.368,26.702 513.342,28.377 512.574,30.349 C511.834,32.258 511.326,34.438 511.181,37.631 C511.035,40.831 511,41.851 511,50 C511,58.147 511.035,59.17 511.181,62.369 C511.326,65.562 511.834,67.743 512.574,69.651 C513.342,71.625 514.368,73.296 516.035,74.965 C517.703,76.634 519.376,77.658 521.349,78.425 C523.257,79.167 525.438,79.673 528.631,79.82 C531.831,79.965 532.853,80.001 541,80.001 C549.148,80.001 550.169,79.965 553.369,79.82 C556.562,79.673 558.743,79.167 560.652,78.425 C562.623,77.658 564.297,76.634 565.965,74.965 C567.633,73.296 568.659,71.625 569.425,69.651 C570.167,67.743 570.674,65.562 570.82,62.369 C570.966,59.17 571,58.147 571,50 C571,41.851 570.966,40.831 570.82,37.631\"><\/path><\/g><\/g><\/g><\/svg> View this post on Instagram            <\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/C9N4bH1Sk49\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\">A post shared by Sumana Jeddy, MPH ?? (@sjeddywellness)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2>Why Recovery Matters (DRAMMA)<\/h2>\n<p>Vacations help us rest and recharge, but that rest needs to be <i>real<\/i> for it to stick. If work emails, stress, or worries creep in during your time off, or if you jump back in too fast, your energy doesn\u2019t fully come back.<\/p>\n<p>Our <b>DRAMMA model<\/b> breaks down what good recovery looks like:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Detaching<\/b> from work and truly switching off<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Finding time to <b>relax<\/b> and reduce stress<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Having <b>control<\/b> over your time (autonomy)<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Doing things that help you <strong>master, <\/strong>learn or feel accomplished<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Finding <b>meaning<\/b> in your rest and work<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Feeling connected to others (<b>affiliation<\/b>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/jeddywellness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/DRAMMA-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jeddywellness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/DRAMMA-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/jeddywellness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/DRAMMA-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/jeddywellness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/DRAMMA-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/jeddywellness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/DRAMMA-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/jeddywellness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/DRAMMA.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>If any of these are missing, it\u2019s harder to return to work feeling refreshed.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s why Tune-Up Day is so important. It helps fill in those gaps and rebuild your energy step by step. <\/p>\n<p><strong>TIP:<\/strong> Understand the difference between<strong> rest and recovery.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n<blockquote data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DNrJYAT5AmJ\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:540px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\"><p> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DNrJYAT5AmJ\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" background:#FFFFFF; line-height:0; padding:0 0; text-align:center; text-decoration:none; width:100%;\" target=\"_blank\">      <svg width=\"50px\" height=\"50px\" viewBox=\"0 0 60 60\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\"><g stroke=\"none\" stroke-width=\"1\" fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"><g transform=\"translate(-511.000000, -20.000000)\" fill=\"#000000\"><g><path d=\"M556.869,30.41 C554.814,30.41 553.148,32.076 553.148,34.131 C553.148,36.186 554.814,37.852 556.869,37.852 C558.924,37.852 560.59,36.186 560.59,34.131 C560.59,32.076 558.924,30.41 556.869,30.41 M541,60.657 C535.114,60.657 530.342,55.887 530.342,50 C530.342,44.114 535.114,39.342 541,39.342 C546.887,39.342 551.658,44.114 551.658,50 C551.658,55.887 546.887,60.657 541,60.657 M541,33.886 C532.1,33.886 524.886,41.1 524.886,50 C524.886,58.899 532.1,66.113 541,66.113 C549.9,66.113 557.115,58.899 557.115,50 C557.115,41.1 549.9,33.886 541,33.886 M565.378,62.101 C565.244,65.022 564.756,66.606 564.346,67.663 C563.803,69.06 563.154,70.057 562.106,71.106 C561.058,72.155 560.06,72.803 558.662,73.347 C557.607,73.757 556.021,74.244 553.102,74.378 C549.944,74.521 548.997,74.552 541,74.552 C533.003,74.552 532.056,74.521 528.898,74.378 C525.979,74.244 524.393,73.757 523.338,73.347 C521.94,72.803 520.942,72.155 519.894,71.106 C518.846,70.057 518.197,69.06 517.654,67.663 C517.244,66.606 516.755,65.022 516.623,62.101 C516.479,58.943 516.448,57.996 516.448,50 C516.448,42.003 516.479,41.056 516.623,37.899 C516.755,34.978 517.244,33.391 517.654,32.338 C518.197,30.938 518.846,29.942 519.894,28.894 C520.942,27.846 521.94,27.196 523.338,26.654 C524.393,26.244 525.979,25.756 528.898,25.623 C532.057,25.479 533.004,25.448 541,25.448 C548.997,25.448 549.943,25.479 553.102,25.623 C556.021,25.756 557.607,26.244 558.662,26.654 C560.06,27.196 561.058,27.846 562.106,28.894 C563.154,29.942 563.803,30.938 564.346,32.338 C564.756,33.391 565.244,34.978 565.378,37.899 C565.522,41.056 565.552,42.003 565.552,50 C565.552,57.996 565.522,58.943 565.378,62.101 M570.82,37.631 C570.674,34.438 570.167,32.258 569.425,30.349 C568.659,28.377 567.633,26.702 565.965,25.035 C564.297,23.368 562.623,22.342 560.652,21.575 C558.743,20.834 556.562,20.326 553.369,20.18 C550.169,20.033 549.148,20 541,20 C532.853,20 531.831,20.033 528.631,20.18 C525.438,20.326 523.257,20.834 521.349,21.575 C519.376,22.342 517.703,23.368 516.035,25.035 C514.368,26.702 513.342,28.377 512.574,30.349 C511.834,32.258 511.326,34.438 511.181,37.631 C511.035,40.831 511,41.851 511,50 C511,58.147 511.035,59.17 511.181,62.369 C511.326,65.562 511.834,67.743 512.574,69.651 C513.342,71.625 514.368,73.296 516.035,74.965 C517.703,76.634 519.376,77.658 521.349,78.425 C523.257,79.167 525.438,79.673 528.631,79.82 C531.831,79.965 532.853,80.001 541,80.001 C549.148,80.001 550.169,79.965 553.369,79.82 C556.562,79.673 558.743,79.167 560.652,78.425 C562.623,77.658 564.297,76.634 565.965,74.965 C567.633,73.296 568.659,71.625 569.425,69.651 C570.167,67.743 570.674,65.562 570.82,62.369 C570.966,59.17 571,58.147 571,50 C571,41.851 570.966,40.831 570.82,37.631\"><\/path><\/g><\/g><\/g><\/svg> View this post on Instagram            <\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DNrJYAT5AmJ\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\">A post shared by Sumana Jeddy, MPH ?? (@sjeddywellness)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2>How to Put Tune-Up Day Into Practice (I,G,L)<\/h2>\n<p>Recognizing your <a href=\"https:\/\/jeddywellness.com\/achieving-work-life-balance-strategies-for-different-burnout-profiles\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">burnout profile<\/a> (disengaged, overextended, ineffective)\u00a0 is the first step in applying targeted strategies to restore engagement and well-being.<\/p>\n<h3>?For You (Individuals)<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Take it slow:<\/b><em> If possible<\/em>, start with easier (less complex) tasks during your first few days back (up to 3 days) so you don\u2019t get overwhelmed.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Check emails smartly:<\/b> Don\u2019t try to read or answer everything at once. Use the 4Ds: <b>Do, Delete, Delegate, Delay<\/b>, to manage your inbox efficiently.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>TIP<\/b>: Well-crafted <a href=\"https:\/\/jeddywellness.com\/better-subject-lines-burnout-profiles-q2-recap\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">subject lines<\/a> make a huge difference when you are sorting through your inbox post-vacation<\/p>\n<h3>?For Teams (Groups)<\/h3>\n<p>Everything from <b>Individuals<\/b> plus:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Catch up on changes and reconnect:<\/b> Have a quick team check-in to share updates, align plans, and briefly reconnect with colleagues to feel supported.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>?For Leaders (and Managers)<\/h3>\n<p>Everything from <b>Individuals and Teams<\/b> plus:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Lead by example:<\/b> Show your team it\u2019s okay to ease in and set boundaries around workload and communication.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Check in personally:<\/b> Ask team members how they\u2019re doing and what support they might need.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Reinforce culture:<\/b> Use Tune-Up Day to remind everyone of shared goals, values, and team identity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Leaders and the Challenge of Unreadxiety<\/h3>\n<p>Many leaders struggle to fully disconnect from emails while on vacation.<\/p>\n<p>This \u2018<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DMkzykLsPZP\/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&amp;igsh=aDNraDcxOGc3c3V5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Unreadxiety, <\/a>the fear of returning to an overflowing inbox, is common.<\/p>\n<p>If a full Tune-Up Day isn\u2019t possible, even a few hours to catch your breath and reorient can protect your energy<\/p>\n<p>If it is not possible to have a full Tune-Up Day due to busy schedules, deadlines, or unexpected tasks can get in the way. Don\u2019t beat yourself up. The important thing is <i>knowing<\/i> that you <b>can<\/b> schedule a Tune-Up Day (or a few days) for yourself when the time feels right. (ideally before vacation fade-out effect kicks in)\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Whether it\u2019s a day, a half-day, or even a few hours set aside to catch your breath and reorient, putting this time on your calendar is a powerful way to protect your energy.<b>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<h2>Final Thoughts<\/h2>\n<p>Tune-Up Day helps you avoid the \u201cshock\u201d of jumping back into work full force after time off. It gives you space to recover, reconnect, and get ready to do your best, without burning out.<\/p>\n<p>By making this a practice for yourself, your team, and your leaders, everyone can return to work feeling refreshed, motivated, and ready to tackle what\u2019s next.<\/p>\n<p><em>What\u2019s one small Tune-Up Day habit you\u2019ll try this fall?<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Know someone heading back to work after a summer break? Share this post with them, they\u2019ll thank you!<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/us18.list-manage.com\/survey?u=092b75cb529707aa12bc85104&#038;id=11ac855dd7\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPost Vacation Workload Survey<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/us18.list-manage.com\/survey?u=092b75cb529707aa12bc85104&#038;id=f424607194&#038;attribution=false\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNeed for Recovery Survey<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>Written By<\/b>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/sumana-jeddy\/\">Sumana Jeddy<\/a> Published on 2025\/09\/03\u00a0<br \/>______________________________<wbr \/>______________________________<wbr \/>____________________<br \/><strong>Stay Connected with Jeddy Wellness<\/strong><br \/>Discover evidence-based research and innovative strategies to build and activate healthier workplaces.<\/p>\n<h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tGrab our guide!\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\tCurated research, tools and strategies for busy professionals.<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/jeddywellness.com\/subscribe-now\/\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tClick Here\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tJoin our mailing list\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\tCurated research, tools and strategies for busy professionals.<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/jeddywellness.com\/subscribe-now\/\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tClick Here\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You had a great summer break , maybe travel, family time, or simply rest. 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