8 Hacks To Help You Switch Off From Work 

8 Hacks To Help You Switch Off From Work 

So you think not bringing work to home or giving time to your family is an impossible ask? Read on to start thinking otherwise.

1.Set A Bedtime For Your Phone

The relationship we have with technology is quite significant. Although many of us work a 9-5 job, mentally we never really clock out. With the latest smartphones available at the touch of our fingertips, it makes it even easier and more accessible for us to constantly check our work email. More often than not, you can think you’re just checking for updates, but it essentially leads to forming a bad habit. In return, this makes it even harder for us to switch off from work. If you’re in need of a few tips on how to make your relationship with technology a bit better, check out some useful tips on how to form a healthier relationship with technology article.

You should set a limitation on when to use your phone. Many studies and research has shown that the LED light on our phones can actually impact our sleep, and after a long, busy day at work, what we need is recovery and rest – not another sleepless night tossing and turning.

You should switch off your phone at least an hour before bedtime.

2.Don’t Add Work To Your Phone

If you need to be reminded, your work life and private/social life are two very different things and it’s important for us to find a good balance of each. Work is for our passions, for us to earn money, and at the other end of the spectrum, we have our private life, which is designed to bring us relaxation, comfort and a time to de-stress and recover. 

With this being said, don’t add your work email, or any other work tool to your phone. If you have push notifications on, this will more than likely cause you more stress, which you don’t need nor did you ask for. 

The simple solution is to remove any apps from your phone.

3.Get A Bit Of Exercise

Exercise has a very positive impact on our physical and mental wellbeing. It enhances our strength, boosts endurance and improves our mood! It’s recommended we get at least 60 minutes of exercise per day, and with many options available to us, it’s never been easier. Whether you’d prefer to be fully equipped in a gym, or you’d feel more comfortable at home, you can choose.

Take up jogging, yoga or even pilates to treat your body right after a busy day in the office.

4.Put An Hour Aside Each Evening

We all need a little ‘me’ time. Work can be extremely stressful, and creating time for yourself is crucial. By setting aside an hour for yourself each evening, it gives you time to do something you want to do, something that calms you and brings you a sense of peace. Whether that’s it’s the form of a nice bubble bath and an episode of Love Island, or a good book where you’re cosy on the sofa with 6 blankets, fuzzy socks and a cup of tea.

5.Master A Bedtime Routine

Bedtime routines help us get ready for bed, and enable us to get some rest for the next day ahead. A routine is essentially a set plan, and if you’re not one for routines, it only takes 21 days to break a bad habit, which means it can take you that long to form a new, healthier one!

Building a bedtime routine can have it’s do’s and don’ts, but you should know what works for you. 

6.Cook A Healthy Meal

We know that the thought of cooking a nutritious meal adds to our stress levels when all we want to do after we get home from work, is to lay on the sofa. But here’s the trick, when you’re cooking, work will become a distant memory! We don’t recommend stress crying into a microwave chickpea curry.

Furthermore, you’ll actually feel better after eating something good for you. 

7.Don’t Turn To A Bottle Of Pinot

Although a glass of pinot grigio is a nice treat now and again, it’s not an everyday habit you want to pick up on. You shouldn’t rely on alcohol to help you unwind when there are much healthier solutions out there.

Too much alcohol is known to cause anxiety and therefore make you feel worse rather than better. Alcohol is simply a short term solution.

8.Turn To Your Existing Hobbies (or find new ones!)

It’s important for you to be able to clear your head in the evenings, and what better way to do that than with something you like to do! This could be from reading, painting, sports,  photography, baking and plenty more. It shifts your mind’s focus and therefore helps you relax when you get around to jumping into bed!

Shivangi
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