Holidays are meant to leave us feeling refreshed—sun-kissed, nourished, and restored. But if you find yourself coming back more drained than energised, or dreading returning to your everyday life, it might be a sign of something deeper.
It’s easy to assume we just need another break, but what if the issue isn’t the length of the holiday—it’s the life we’re coming back to?
Many people hit a life crossroads not in a crisis, but in the quiet moments after a holiday. That creeping dissatisfaction. The weight of returning responsibilities. The whisper of “There must be more to life than this.”
If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Here are five ways to start exploring what your post-holiday feelings might be trying to tell you—and how to start realigning with a life that actually feels good to come home to.
1. Clarify What Fills You Up (Beyond the Holiday Menu)
On holiday, we often re-engage with what we love—nature, rest, creativity, connection, play. Take a moment to write down what made you feel most alive on your last trip. These aren’t just luxuries; they might be clues to your core values and passions.
Why? These are the ingredients of a meaningful life—not just a great holiday.
Benefit: When you align your everyday life with these values, you stop needing an escape to feel free.
2. Acknowledge the Imbalance
Do you collapse on day one of your break? Get ill as soon as you relax? That’s your body telling you something. Chronic stress and overdoing it are not badges of honour—they’re red flags.
Why? Rest shouldn’t only exist at the end of burnout.
Benefit: Living in balance helps you feel energised, not just during time off, but all year round.
3. Ask: Who Are You When You’re Away?
On holiday, you might laugh more, slow down, explore freely, or express yourself more openly. That version of you? That’s still you. So why does it only come out once or twice a year?
Why? We often mould ourselves to roles and expectations that disconnect us from our real selves.
Benefit: When you live more authentically, you carry that holiday freedom into everyday life.
4. Set Real-Life Anchors
Instead of just counting down to the next break, ask: What can I bring from holiday into my daily routine? A morning walk. Space between tasks. Better boundaries. Slower meals.
Why? Small changes make big shifts when done consistently.
Benefit: You stop living for the next break and start living now.
5. Get Support to Redesign Your Life
Sometimes, returning home makes it clear that something isn’t right—but working out what is right feels overwhelming. That’s where having support makes all the difference.
Why? You don’t have to figure it all out alone.
Benefit: A coach or guide can help you navigate uncertainty and uncover the life you actually want to live—not just escape from.
What If You Came Home to a Life You Loved?
The Pathfinder Program:
If your holidays leave you questioning the life you’re returning to, it might be time to explore what’s no longer aligned—and what’s waiting to emerge.
The Pathfinder Program is a guided journey to rediscover your direction, clarify who you are, and begin shaping a life that energises and fulfils you—not just for two weeks a year, but every day.
Whether you’re stuck, burned out, or just curious about who you’re meant to be, this program can help you reconnect with your true self and walk your path with clarity and confidence.
Start the journey now. Your future self—and your next holiday—will thank you.
