Sumana Bhoothalingam
CNN-IBN- New Delhi

More than half the joy of Diwali is in the preparation: buying sweets, wrapping presents and planning all those get-togethers with family and friends. Then the festivities start, and it's a whirlwind of fun and laughter.

Of course there are moments of stress. What to wear? How does the house look? But it doesn't seem to affect us during all the excitement.

It's only after it's all over and we have a few moments to ourselves that many discover that the non-stop adrenalin rush has taken its toll.

"It's very tiring. Sometimes you can't even sleep. You need to do breathing exercises and yoga in order to sleep," says Vijaya Jain, a housewife.

It isn't just the mums who bemoan the post-Diwali slump. Teens love this time of the year most of all.

After all, it's a combination of holidays, presents, parties and lenient parents. So they feel like they don't want to miss a minute. The thing is, they still have to face the mirror once the party is over.

"Of course it's fun, but it can get too much. People dropping by all the time... you have to dress up," says Saudamini Jain.

So here are a few handy tips to get back your glow post-Diwali -

1)The day after Diwali, get a head massage. While you're at it, slap on a face-mask as well!

2)The smoke from all those firecrackers cause havoc with your hair and skin. For the next few days, get at least eight hours of sleep at night and drink lots of fresh fruit juice and water between meals. It will help detoxify your system.

3)The night before work, close your door, draw the curtains and put on a CD. None of those party tracks, though. Listen to something soothing!

And on that dreaded back-to-work or school morning, drag yourself out of bed half-an-hour earlier than usual and do some yoga asanas and deep breathing. It will help you get back your concentration and focus for the workweek ahead.