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10 ways to beat the back to work blues
3. Remind, persist, quantify
"If you really want to hold on to the changes you promised yourself on holiday, I suggest you remember your Ps and Qs:
Remind: choose a key word to encourage you, and stick Post-It notes on your mirrors and wardrobes.
"Persist: it takes three weeks to break an old habit, and at least three more to establish a new one. Don't expect real change for at least six weeks.
"Quantify: find a way to measure your change, so you can be aware of progress. For example, don't plan just to lose weight: resolve to lose five kilos."
Linda Blair, clinical psychologist
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