We’re two weeks into another year and that means it’s time to get back to work. To the hordes of us facing this prospect, some caution is required. Take it easy! Do your time but don’t go too far. And don’t cram a year’s worth of relaxation into two weeks at the end because the consequences are dire. Most importantly, don’t stay around if it’s not what you love. Spending a third of your life doing something you don’t would be a shame.

(Eugene Yiga is the editor of Varsity Blah and his latest book is available free, exclusively from www.varsityblah.com/about)