Decompression is a vital a part of attending a competition.
You get again dwelling on Monday and really feel like an alien that’s been dropped off on earth. Fortunately, some of us have been down this road before and know a few ways to de-alienate.
Rehydrate: Care in your physique
I begin my journey again to earth by hittin’ the bottle…the previous Hydroflask! Drink loads of water throughout camp breakdown, and hold consuming water all through the day. Simply be certain that to empty the principle vein earlier than getting within the automotive and on the highway.
You possibly can drink rather less whereas touring dwelling if you wish to scale back pee breaks, however I typically don’t thoughts the oft cease offs.
Let’s face it, you’ve most likely been dehydrated all weekend, which is why you seem like the delightfully sunken-eyed dust goblin you’re. Consuming numerous water and electrolytes will severely velocity up your restoration course of.
Additionally, keep away from an excessive amount of caffeine. You could be tempted to slam espresso and Purple Bull all day, however belief me, it’s not doing you any justice. Stick to at least one cup of joe within the morning and perhaps a tea within the afternoon.
Proceed consuming numerous water and different hydrating drinks for a number of days after the competition. The least we are able to do is attempt to nip dehydration within the butt to assist deal with some of that post fest blues.
Calm down: Care in your soul
If doable, take the whole thing of exodus day (normally Monday) and the next day (Tuesday) off from work or another obligations. Issue lately into your schedule whereas requesting day without work or blocking out your calendar. You actually gained’t remorse it.
Not being rushed to pack up camp and get house is essential to completely having fun with the occasion. It’s value the additional time to decompress and re-up your serotonin ranges.
The day after you come back dwelling, take a whole day to only chill. Don’t fear about unpacking, moreover perhaps some meals or perishables. It’ll all nonetheless be there subsequent weekend when you’ve got slightly additional time to do these chores. This present day is for reflection, rest, and return to normalcy.
Some actions you might fill your Calm down day with might embody; yoga, swimming, gentle train, taking a shower, cooking an epic meal, or just Netflix and chill. Don’t open your laptop computer to perform a little distant work, or to scroll social media. Use today as a transitional second between fantasy and actuality.
Relive: Look after each other
Now that you just’ve relaxed, it’s time to pump up that emotional battery to full capability.
Reflecting in your most up-to-date expertise, you’ll discover many moments value remembering and reliving submit competition. This can be a great alternative to understand what an exquisite expertise you simply had. You hung out with buddies, made new ones, and possibly heard some incredible new music.
Attain out to these new buddies you probably have their contact information. This small act can nurture that relationship to the following stage the place strangers grow to be nice buddies! It’s the thought that really counts.
Equally, recap submit fest with these buddies who attended with you, ship them photographs, and allow them to understand how a lot you appreciated spending time with them. These affirmations are so satisfying, essential, and shouldn’t be wasted.
Now, take a moment to recall your favorite musical artists, and take a hearken to a few of their new music. It might be one thing you heard on the competition, sparking nice recollections, or perhaps it’s a brand new tune you’ll be so glad you discovered.
After slightly aware reminiscing, your thoughts and coronary heart might be full once more. I generally really feel down after a competition as a result of I want it wasn’t already over, and need to simply dwell in that world. However that’s what makes that world so unbelievable, it’s as a result of it’s not your on daily basis.
It’s the distinction between atypical and extraordinary which units these experiences aside. So don’t be unhappy that you just’ve left, be glad that you just’re bringing it dwelling with you.