[vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner el_class=”container”][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]Once you\u2019ve finished a hard day on the tools, it can be difficult to switch out of work mode. Your downtime is super valuable and helps you to be your best self at work, so it\u2019s important that you make the most of it. If you\u2019re struggling to switch off after work, we\u2019ve put together a few things you can try!<\/p>\n

Turn off work notifications on your phone<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re at home or out with your friends and family, the last thing you want is to have your phone pinging with work emails every 5 minutes. There are a few different settings you can change on your phone to mute certain notifications, or turn them all off completely. You need to be using your downtime to recharge, and worrying about things you can\u2019t fix right now is only going to put your stress levels through the roof.<\/p>\n

Hit the gym or go for a run after work<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re just driving straight home every day, it can be hard to make the transition from work-brain to home-brain. Adding something in between like a gym session or a run\/walk outside can be a really good way to train your mind to know that work is done. That way, once you\u2019re finished, you\u2019ll go home feeling less stressed and ready to relax.<\/p>\n

Get stuck into something you love<\/strong><\/p>\n

If exercising every day isn\u2019t really your thing, you can get stuck into something else instead. Do you have a particular hobby you love doing? Maybe it\u2019s reading, or maybe it\u2019s working on your car. Whatever it is, anything that requires your attention and creative thinking is a great way to take your mind off work when you\u2019re at home.<\/p>\n

Create a to-do list for tomorrow<\/strong><\/p>\n

This one might not seem like it would help because you\u2019re still thinking about work, but it\u2019s a good way to stop you stressing about everything you still need to do. By writing it all down, it\u2019ll help to get it out of your head, and it might just make it seem that much more achievable. Then once you\u2019ve got a game plan for tomorrow, you\u2019ll be able to relax!<\/p>\n

Leave the work talk behind<\/strong><\/p>\n

It can be pretty helpful to chat through work problems with your friends and family because they can offer a different perspective. But if it\u2019s getting to the point where you\u2019re always talking and complaining about work at home, it\u2019s not going to be good for your mental health and your family might resent you for it. Try to limit how much you\u2019re talking about work to help you switch off.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s all about being present wherever you are – when you\u2019re at work, you\u2019re all about focusing and getting the job done, so when you\u2019re at home, you should focus on spending quality time with your family and friends.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_id=”related-post”][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Related articles” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center|color:%2313143e” use_theme_fonts=”yes” el_class=”title my-5″][vc_basic_grid post_type=”post” max_items=”4″ element_width=”3″ orderby=”rand” item=”918″ grid_id=”vc_gid:1616449300841-e020750e-98ce-7″ el_class=”related-posts mx-auto mt-3″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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