Having trouble bringing it down after a long day of working? Whether working from home, a remote location, or a company facility, there will be days when it is difficult to shut it off. The Hybrid Boomer recommends these 14 ways to unwind from your workday so that you can enjoy the rest of your time:
- Get away from your work area – shut down the computer and put work away. Do not second guess the decisions that you made, the conversations had, or anything else about your workday. Walk away from it.
- Move! – Go to the gym, run, walk, play basketball, baseball, cycle, or any physical activity to get your body to move. Try to do some type of exercise everyday, even when you do not feel like it. It does not have to be a long workout, but at least make it long enough to mentally get rid of thoughts about your workday. The American Heart Association recommends 150 minutes of moderate exercise per week for heart health, so get up and move!
- Cook a meal – This one does not work for me because I hate cooking. But some people actually enjoy it. Periodically try a new recipe! You can find plenty of inspiration online or better yet, buy a cookbook.
- Arrange to meet for Happy Hour with a friend, co-workers, or family member. You can also go alone. It’s a nice way to meet someone new!
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- Do housework – We all have things around the house that need attention. Don’t try to do all of your chores in one day, rather pace it so that it becomes a release from work activity.
- Be there for family and friends. Really be there, mentally and physically. Spend time talking to them about what is going on in their head. Genuinely listen to understand their needs. Don’t talk about your workday and especially not your boss!
- Watch TV – The local or national news, a movie, a sitcom, a documentary, etc. Find something that interests you.
- Play a video game – on a gaming console, TV, a cellphone. Not on your work laptop.
- Meditate – Take 10 minutes for a mental vacation. Close your eyes and shut out all thoughts of work by listening to yourself breathe. Focus on the moment and what you are doing now, at that very moment. If thoughts about work try to creep in chase them away with your breath!
- Take a long bath or shower. Throw in a bath bomb or shower steamer and allow the aroma to relieve you.
- Read a book – not about work or your profession, but about something else that interests you. Pleasure read a funny story, a love story, or an autobiography. A good book can take you anywhere!
- Journalize your thoughts – Journaling is known to reduce stress and anxiety. It is a great way to release thoughts about work.
- Pray – If you are religious, take a few minutes at the end of your day to say a prayer. Give thanks for the end of your workday and everything that you were able to accomplish. Ask for the strength to mentally focus on your life outside of work.
- Do nothing – sit on the couch, the floor, an outside patio or deck, or anywhere comfortable and JUST BE. Have a glass of wine or other cocktail. Better yet, drink something to wash out the toxins consumed while working!
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These are just 14 ways to unwind from your workday. There are so many other things that you can do. Start with my list and add your own. The important takeaway from this list is to leave work at work and take some time in your day for you…..everyday.
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