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According to a recent , over 30% of U.S. “Boomers” planned a vacation during the summer of 2023. Many are re-entering their everyday life in August or will be soon.

It doesn’t have to be a rough landing.

During your working years, returning from vacation meant jumping into interrupted job responsibilities immediately and with full attention. Not only to catch up but to address whatever when awry during your absence.
In addition, family life never dialed back during those vacations but often exceeded average velocity to ensure the promised “quality time” during the allotted days.

How many times did you need a vacation after your 鈥渧acation?鈥�

Now, as older adults, re-entry doesn’t have to be a chaotic, nerve-rattling stress test.

Here’s a roadmap for making post-vacation re-entry as sane and civilized as possible.

Re-entry is the third leg of the travel experience; Indulge in the process.

The re-entry phase comes after exhaustive planning and preparation for a trip, and the stress of travel.

It takes time; the good news is now you have that luxury. For once, time is on your side. It now is that rare commodity under your control.

For example, you may need to .
Consider that every hour difference from your home time zone represents one day to adjust your body clock. Travel from the East to California – figure three days to feel “back” and ready to resume your daily schedule.
Consider at least five days from the U.S. to Europe until you feel your old self and your sleeping patterns are normal.

Jet lag is only part of it. A trip within your time zone for re-entry can also be a physical and psychic adjustment. Visiting friends and family nearby is undoubtedly full of unaccustomed activities.

Tourism, whether near or far, takes its toll too. Even a “relaxing” trip such as a cruise keeps you, body and soul, on high alert. Indulge in the time it takes to decompress and process visiting a new place with different food and cultural experiences.

Don’t schedule too much for the first few days; make space for a gentle landing from the emotional high of the trip.

Take time to assess your house/apartment. You’ll likely appreciate familiar surroundings and see them in a new light. Water the plants, and reacquaint with pets – both have missed you in your absence.

Some chores require immediate attention: mail, bills, and laundry. Tackle these in the quiet meditation of re-entry. There is no need to rush.
The externalities can come crashing down on you鈥攖he well-meaning friends and family who want to check in now that you’re back.
The volunteer commitments and the community involvement that fill your schedule. They will resume, of course, but first鈥�.

I have a friend who “cheats” on her return date, telling friends and family that it is 72 hours or so after she actually returns.

The padded schedule gives her three precious days to decompress. She uses this brilliant hack to buy time, controlling her re-entry process on her terms.

Delight in memories as you take a few days to unpack and reflect.

鈥� Remember the plate you bought at a market? If it’s decorative, find a special place for it. It puts re-entry into slow motion as you recall the purchase’s circumstances. If it’s useable, get it into rotation. It鈥檚 an ongoing reminder of the trip, extending the re-entry period by keeping the trip fresh in your mind.
鈥� If you traveled with a friend, check in after a few weeks to reminisce about the trip. You will have had time to recalibrate and recall special events more clearly.

鈥� Make a digital album of favorite pictures. or a picture book with a narrative arc. A provider like  does nearly the work for you with simple templates.
I created one from a family holiday trip – and sent copies to the participating families.

Pro tip: If you ever need goodwill among the in-laws, this is it.

Did anything unusual happen health-wise during your travel? Good idea to check it out. At least make a note on your medical provider’s radar. Should there be a reoccurrence, the first observation will have been recorded.

The upshot

I love the luxury of re-entering my daily routine slowly, with intention, after a trip. I enjoy savoring the journey experience, now more of a physical effort. I value travel more now because I know the day will come when it is impossible or at least not worth the time and effort.
Life is always a compromise. Enjoy the ride. You deserve it.

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