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Hi Forbes Careers readers,

For those (like me) who stuffed themselves with too much turkey last week, returning to work has likely been a slog. It’s never easy to jump back into the swing of things after taking a few days off. Luckily, there are a few tricks that can make it easier, including this dread-reversing, 15-minute exercise.

If you have employees, be very aware that this holiday season will be particularly difficult. Try these five tips to help your employees handle increased anxiety and depression at work. Even during the best of times, nearly two thirds of people with a diagnosed mental illness report that the holidays make their mental health challenges worse. Here are six strategies to prioritize your mental well-being this season (bonus: they can also help protect your personal brand).

Until next week,

Kristin

P.S. On Friday, Tony Hsieh, the former CEO of ecommerce pioneer Zappos.com, died unexpectedly. Forbes Senior Contributor Carmine Gallo met Hsieh a decade ago and recalls his tips and tricks for mastering company culture—and attracting fiercely loyal customers.

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