After enjoying the long December holidays, going back to work last Monday was probably a downer for some of you. What you don't know is you could have experienced a case of post-holiday blues. While it's not such a serious condition, getting back into the working groove may be more of a challenge than ever.
Since long holidays fall on winter or during cold months in many parts of the world, post-holiday blues is sometimes linked to seasonal affective disorder (SAD), a serious mood change that takes place when seasons change. It's particularly associated with lack of sunlight brought by shorter days and longer nights during winter. Mark Gorkin of Stress Doc Enterprises lists loss of energy, anxiety, irritability, weight gain, headaches, increased sleep, and loss of interest in sex among signs of SAD.
We've all been told about the many wonders a good night's sleep can do for the body. Not only do we feel refreshed and more than ready to face the day's challenges, 
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