The cold, harsh reality of going back to work after the holidays

So the holiday period is nearly over (sob).

No more being curled up on the couch watching Disney movies and surviving on a diet of chocolate and left-over stuffing.

In the cold,dark days of January, even the most enthusiastic among can feel sluggish coming back to work.

But don't worry, you're not alone. Here are the stages absolutely everyone goes through when returning to work after the holidays:

Is it that time already?

In a Turkey-filled haze the week has just seemed to slip by already. We were not expecting that!

You're broke

Rounds of festive cocktails were a great idea on New Years Eve, as was the online sales spree, but your bank account is serious suffering right now.

You've piled on the pounds…

From eating pigs in blankets to being a pig in a blanket.

…But that's okay because it's hibernation season

Did I hear someone say sweater weather?

Dry and boring January

How is it possible that you've gone from enough social engagements to be a New York socialite to a glorified hermit?

Where has everything gone?

Everything you could possibly need to return to work has magically vanished

The house is a kip

Do Santa's elves to a cleaning service?

The commute

Cars, cars everywhere and not a second to think