Back from vacation and drowning in emails, Slack threads, and jet lag? You’re not alone—87% of people dread re-entry, even though only 12% dislike their jobs.

In this episode, Moah and Alex explain why post-vacation blues hit so hard, from dopamine drops and major context switches to real jet lag, and share their re-entry playbook: pre-trip handoff notes, a tidy desk, staggered Boomerang returns, and AI-powered catch-up. Vacations also reset more than your calendar. They reset your brain, creating temporal landmarks that make it easier to restart good routines, drop bad ones, or launch new habits that actually stick.

From employees refilling their energy to managers preventing burnout and founders shaping vacation policy, you’ll learn why taking time off is one of the most productive choices you can make.

You will be ready to return from your next vacations sharper, steadier, and more effective than before with the tips and tricks learned from this episode.

Links from the show!

Only 12% of people hate their jobs! https://www.pewresearch.org/social-trends/2024/12/10/job-satisfaction/

Harris Poll for Zapier: https://zapier.com/blog/time-off-report-part-2/

The Fresh Start Effect: https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2014-43171-006

Ernst & Young study: https://www.healthnet.com/portal/home/content/iwc/home/articles/health_benefits_of_vacations.action

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