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Beat the POST-HOLIDAY BLUES

Autumn is looming, and so we wave a fond farewell to summer and its distractions – a time when we’re more active and sociable, and we welcome the unfamiliarity of new places and the boost of a much-needed break.

Summer certainly provides enough escapism to divert our attention, but when it’s over – and there’s no more R&R in the diary for the foreseeable future – we’re confronted with shorter days, gloomy weather, work, debt or other worries. On top of that, while summer is fun, it’s also disruptive and, as creatures of habit, we may find ourselves a bit unsettled by the change in routine. It’s no wonder we may be feeling ‘meh’.

Post-holiday blues are a

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