6 Ways To Switch Off From Work

We are all getting used to a new normal, wearing masks, working from home, life has changed since the beginning of the year, but I’ve found it easier to adapt than I initially thought I would. However the one thing that I’ve struggled with the most is switching off from work, mainly because I’m a massive workaholic and love my job. I always want to be really productive, achieve so much, but the one thing I tend to forget is you need to look after yourself before you’re able to be productive.

01. Look At Your Space

I’ve been very lucky as I’ve managed to set up a desk area with 2 screens, with an additional table for my notebooks, so having a sectioned off space where you can work will definitely make all the difference. Try to separate where you’re working from where you’re relaxing, you don’t want to have you chill out area near where you work. If you’re not able to do this, try to make your space where you are relaxing and calming as possible.

02. Set Up A Healthy Routine

I am a sucker for planning out my day before I log on, but I also block it out in my calendar so my content manager knows what I’m doing and if there are any meetings in my calendar they are already there. Not only that opening the curtains, getting dressed, eating breakfast and a workout to keep your mind focused on what you need to do. By sticking to a routine it helps me to ensure that I switch off at the end of the day.

03. Find Something Your Love To Do

After work lately I’ve been curling up and reading my book for a while, just to relax after a super busy day. Not only that I’ve also had Animal Crossing to catch up on because I’d managed to neglect my town, but I’ve managed to catch up. Having an activity you can do just to relax can work wonders, it needs to be completely unrelated to work.

04. Remember To Take Breaks 

I’m the worst for this to be honest, mainly because I get so stuck into projects that I forget I need a break, so I’ve resorted to adding it to my Outlook calendar to make sure I take a break. Even going out for a short walk on your lunch break can make a difference, I tend to wander into the garden with a cup of coffee during my lunch break so I am away from my computer and I don’t feel the urge to dip back into work during a break.

05. Don’t Use Your Phone 1 Hour Before Bed & Remove Work Emails From Your Phone

I’ve switched to turning my phone onto black and white after a certain point in the evening, so I don’t aimlessly scroll through social media and it has actually really helped. By removing your work emails from your phone you don’t feel like you need to keep working outside of your hours and you also get a better work/life balance too.

06. Have An Easy Bed Time Routine

I’m a sucker for a routine, my husband says it takes me forever to get ready for bed, but there are a few things that I do on a regular basis that help me to relax best. I have a shower, moisturise, do my skincare routine, take any meds, spray my pillow mist and read my book for a while with my phone on grey scale mode and then put my eye mask on a few minutes before I go to sleep.

Everyone’s routines are different, but finding things that work for you can really help and with coronavirus I think it is about finding ways to adapt to our new normal.

What are your tips? Let me know in the comments!

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