Taking work home with you is sometimes necessary, but it’s also important to be able to disconnect from your workplace and enjoy your time away from the office. Sometimes all it takes to let go at the end of a workday is to follow a routine – something that will signify to your mind that you are leaving the office and need to switch gears from work to home.
How to Let Go at the End of the Workday
Executive Summary When work is stressful, it can be difficult to disengage at the end of the day. But research shows that certain routines can help: finish one small task before you leave the office, write a to-do list for the next day, tidy your desk, create a ritual to mark the end of professional time, and start your personal time in the evening on a positive note with the right sort of friend or family engagement.
