Whether you’re picking up the pieces after Covid, feeling washed out after a bout of flu, recovering from a serious illness or recuperating after surgery, our experts reveal the best ways to get back to health – fighting fit and ready for anything!
1 Take Time Off
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It’s important not to return to work too quickly, even if you’re working from home and don’t have to face an exhausting commute or worry about spreading germs to your colleagues. “There can be an almost competitive culture in the workplace with regards to working when ill or recovering from illness,” says psychologist Dr Meg Arroll. “By not convalescing, we become more susceptible to the negative effects of stress and burnout.”