Expert tips on beating the holiday blues

As the capital's residents shake off their hangovers following the holiday celebrations, some of the city's experts are chiming in with advice on how to beat the back-to-work blues.

For many, the first week back at work after a long holiday period is an agonizing ordeal. Memories of lazing around the flat or exploring new places have far from faded, so the last thing on their minds is the hassle of dealing with a mound of accumulated paperwork.

For Al Chambers, an American family psychologist at Beijing United Family Hospital, the easiest trick to beating the blues is simply challenging the social misperception about how people view the workplace.