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Summary

What this is: A return-to-work boundary plan that protects recovery after travel.
Who it’s for: Travelers who crash after trips, lose productivity, or flare for days to weeks post-travel.
Output: A 7-day re-entry plan and a short message you can share with work/household.
Method: Cap load early; reintroduce only if stable.
Decision thresholds: If you usually crash after travel, schedule lighter workdays by default.
Safety boundary: Planning support only.

Decision thresholds

Trigger	Action
If you typically crash after travel	Do cap work output for 3–5 days and avoid high-stakes tasks.
If sleep is destabilized	Do protect early bedtime and reduce evening obligations.
If symptoms escalate	Do activate minimum plan: essential tasks only + recovery.
If you must return to high-demand work immediately	Do shorten future trips or add buffer day before return.

7‑day re‑entry plan (paste-ready)

Edit the plan below. Then use “Copy this plan” to paste into Notes, email, or your Trip Snapshot.

POST‑TRIP RE‑ENTRY (7 DAYS)

Day 1–2:
• Essential tasks only
• No late nights; protect sleep window
• Gentle movement + hydration

Day 3–5:
• Add 1–2 moderate tasks/day if stable
• Keep one seated recovery block mid-day

Day 6–7:
• Return to normal only if symptoms are stable

Message to share:
• “I’m protecting recovery after travel for 3–5 days. I’ll do essentials and delay extras.”

Safety boundary

Ticked Bucket List provides educational travel-planning decision support. This page is not medical advice and not a medical clearance to travel. If symptoms are new, severe, rapidly worsening, or you have a high-risk medical condition, seek clinician guidance before departure. For urgent symptoms, seek local urgent care.