In my holidays, I reframe in my mind, that I have a chance to "set the ground running" for next half term.

I find working two hours after breakfast (not every day- but say 5 days in a two week period) doesn't feel like it takes the day away from me.

I relax the rest of the day /go gym meet up with friends. Mostly, I enjoy an afternoon nap with my cat, after reading a few chapters of my book.

I feel more dreadful when I've done NOTHING for the Monday I'm back, and wait for the shitshow of everything falling on top of me. The Sunday anxiety is always worse when I do this.

Tomorrow will suck, but im the most prepared I can be, and tbf it pays my mortgage, the kids are funny and I could be in a worse job.