You’re on a tropical island, floating in an infinity pool in the sun. It’s a long-awaited holiday and your state of frazzled exhaustion is a reminder of just how much you need this opportunity to recharge after a hard-fought year.
Except that, instead of allowing you to unwind, your mind keeps compulsively returning to work. Did you strike the wrong tone in that email you dashed off to your tetchy boss? Will your half-witted colleague understand the nuances outlined in your handover document? What ungodly chaos will greet you back in the office next week?