Turning on the computer to find 100’s of emails in various email accounts, 1000+ new posts in Google Reader and countless missed Tweets is not a great way to start a Monday morning after a week long vacation. Add to that the sluggish feeling after skipping the gym and eating vacation food (think rich and fatty) and its time for a mini-digital intervention.

Here are a few tools that can help prevent some of the digital pain and get your digital world back on track following a period of being disconnected.

Aggregate Information

Streamy: This is a great tool for aggregating the many social media tools (Twitter, Facebook, etc.) as well as IM and blogs. Rather than logging into each individual site, you can check your Streamy site. The only thing I would improve is having the option to update multiple statuses at once rather than click between the different streams. This type of site allows you to use your limited internet time more efficiently.

Food

Lose It!: A great tool for getting your eating back on track. Even if there is no weight loss goal associated with tracking food, it’s a convenient way to know what you’re eating and get your diet back on track. It’s simple, just enter what you eat each day into the application and you’ll get a calorie count as well as a snapshot of your food intake. It’s easy to set weight loss goal and keep track of your progress. The biggest challenge is being honest with the tool.

Fun/Fitness

Wii Active: Unlike the Lose It! Application, there is no way to lie to the Wii. If you aren’t doing the lunges properly or following along with the movements, the system knows and calls you out on it. This “game” really makes you sweat and gets your heart rate up. If you need to increase your activity level but prefer the comfort of your own home, this is a great place to start.

Email

This is where I need your help. I couldn’t find any useful social media solutions for managing email. Do you know of any? If so, leave a comment or send me a quick note.

* Just a vacation photograph to help you think about that upcoming (or recently completed) time spent disconnected