If you're sitting at your desk having crawled out of bed and made it to the office, well done you. You've made it over the toughest hurdle you'll likely face today, the first day back at work after Christmas and New Year for most of the population.
You may have hundreds of unread emails and a sad packed lunch waiting for you (because a diet that's 95% cheese and chocolate is sadly unsustainable and #NewYearNewMe, etc etc), but at least it's a four-day week and you can find solace in the fact that everyone is in the same undesirable boat.
In characteristic fashion, the Twittersphere was full of people feeling ways about having to tear themselves away from their bed, get changed out of the PJs they've been wearing for the last week and face the harsh reality of going #BackToWork. Rarely have GIFs of sad-looking dogs been so relatable.
Going back to work after the holidays like... 🙄 #2018IsHere #newyearsday #WinterClassic #trending #frenchbulldog #frenchie #backtowork #Starting2018 pic.twitter.com/rN78CVCMcM
— Oscar The Frenchie (@OscarFrenchie) January 1, 2018
Thinking about going back to work after the holiday break #backtowork #uglycrying pic.twitter.com/mSkA1Tr7Di
— Adele Degrassi (@heypulice) January 2, 2018
Dragging yourself #backtowork this morning feeling like a #WalkingDead #zombie ☠️ pic.twitter.com/jfC2IEApZ0
— ❣️🍌ℓυι🍌❣️ (@Lilovebananas76) January 2, 2018
“Oh I’m not #BackToWork until January 8” pic.twitter.com/Au7ENQrF8t
— Declan Cashin (@Tweet_Dec) January 2, 2018
Me this morning 😴 #backtowork pic.twitter.com/5BJ3zEu8tz
— G R E G G L E S (@greglee91) January 2, 2018
Back to adulting after the holidays now... 😨#backtowork #TuesdayThoughts pic.twitter.com/jjOWfGkU5D
— Fi 🍃🌼🍃 (@Fibutton) January 2, 2018
The struggle of having to be a functioning adult who makes civilised workplace chit chat is so very real.
When you have to be around people again, and be polite. #backtowork pic.twitter.com/VUirmIZJxn
— Lady V (@Missiextweets) January 2, 2018
(You've probably had the obligatory "Nice Christmas?" chat with colleagues about 10 times already...)
I really can't wait to hear all about my work colleagues Christmas Holidays tomorrow! #backtowork #NewYearsDay pic.twitter.com/JY5nNwG5In
— The Grump Crusader ツ (@grumpcrusader) January 1, 2018
Here we go again #backtowork #NewYearsDay pic.twitter.com/wSt69hVTlC
— Henry Buttons #FBPE (@Timmo3578gmail1) January 1, 2018
Cartoonist @TwistedDoodles shared an accurate timeline of the events of the last week, highlighting that, despite the fact that many of us will be tightening our belts this month, we'll also be booking holidays to give ourselves something to look forward to this year.
The Christmas Holidays are over. #backtowork pic.twitter.com/eCfQjip2Ix
— TwistedDoodles (@twisteddoodles) January 2, 2018
The Action For Happiness campaign had some easy ideas to boost our moods every day this month, including today's suggestion to "look for the good in others and notice their strengths".
January Happiness - Day 2: Look for the good in others and notice their strengths 👍 https://t.co/wH7ULLd7BJ #backtowork pic.twitter.com/SRY6h1B804
— Action for Happiness (@actionhappiness) January 2, 2018
So, if your barista pours you a mean cup of much-needed coffee today, why not let them know? (And then book yourself that flight to sunny Porto.)
Read These Next
This Is How Many People In The UK Are Doing Dry January
6 Actually Achievable New Year's Resolutions
We Ask Morning Exercisers How The Hell They Get Out Of Bed
Like what you see? How about some more R29 goodness, right here?
What Exactly Is 'Aussie Flu' & Do We Really Need To Be Worried?
Lana Del Rey Is Being Sued By This Beloved British Band For Copying Their Song
Carrie Gracie Pulled No Punches In Her Open Resignation Letter To The BBC