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It can be hard to switch off after work- especially if you’re working from home or you find it hard to leave work at the office.
With more and more of us working from home nowadays, our working lives are starting to encroach on our personal lives, and it can be hard to create that separation. However, it’s so important to switch off after a day at work if you want to maintain a healthy work/life balance.
Instead of just switching off your laptop or leaving the office, you also need to actively put work out of your mind.
You need to give yourself a much-needed break at the end of the day, especially if you want to get a good night’s sleep and avoid stress and burn-out.
Whether you’re a freelancer or you just want to switch off after a day in the office, I’ve put together 5 simple ways to switch off after a day at work.
There are so many ways to switch off after a day at work, including:
- Put your phone in a different room
- Get out of the house
- Spend time cooking a nice meal
- Chat with a loved one
- Do something completely different
Let’s take a look at each of these ideas in a little more detail…
1. Put your phone in a different room
I’ve found one of the best ways to switch off after a day at work is to put my phone in a different room. That way, I’m not tempted to check it for any reason.
If you don’t use a separate work phone, it can be hard to switch off from work. You might go to check a message, and an email will pop up from work.
Putting your phone in a different room or removing all work notifications is a great way to help you properly switch off after a stressful day at work, and you can avoid mindless scrolling.
2. Get out of the house
If you’ve been working from home all day, it’s so important to get out of the house and get a break from your desk. You could head out for an evening run or go for a short walk to clear your head.
If you’re working from home, it’s a great idea to walk away from your desk and not go back again until the next day, as you would if you worked in an office.
3. Spend time cooking a nice meal
After you’ve finished a day at work, you probably don’t feel like spending time cooking over a hot stove. However, making yourself a meal can be a therapeutic experience.
This could be something super simple, like a ready meal, or something more complex if you enjoy cooking. Spending time on a different task to your job is a great way to switch off from work, and it will give your mind the break it needs after a stressful or busy day.
4. Chat with a loved one
One of the best ways to switch off after a day at work is to chat with someone you love, and get a bit of human interaction!
Colleagues are great, but just getting that distance from your work responsibilities can help you switch off and focus on what someone else has been doing with their day.
This is also a great way to speak about anything that’s on your mind. Sometimes discussing any work issues can help you let them go and properly switch off after a day at work.
5. Do something completely different
If you offer freelance translation services, stay away from anything in a different language. If you complete Academic Evaluation Services at work, watch something light-hearted and comedic to switch off after a day at work.
For me, I’ve always loved writing- and my blog used to be a fun way to switch off. However, as I’ve started to write more for my job, I’ve found new passion projects to enjoy. These activities help me switch off from my work.
Read a book, do some gardening, go out with friends, watch some TV, get away from your screen or do a bit of baking. As long as it is completely different to your job, do it!
How do you switch off after a busy day at work? Do you think you’ll use these ideas to switch off from work? What is your favourite way to switch off after a day working from home?
Let me know all your thoughts in the comments below 🙂
Happy reading x
Not-So-Modern Girl 
With the weather getting better, going out for walks after work is something I need to prioritize.
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I find it helps, even a super short walk around the block can help me x
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I love all of these ideas, also reassuring that I’m not the only one that struggles with switching off!
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Definitely not! It can be hard, especially when you work from home 🙂 x
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As the weather gets nicer, I’ve been making more of an effort to go outside after work or to go to the gym.
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Yes I think the weather makes a big difference x
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I like to put my phone on charge in the other room in the evening so I can take a break from it! These are great ways to switch off after a day of work x
Lucy | http://www.lucymary.co.uk
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I do the same thing! Thank you Lucy x
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I really need to start learning to put my phone down more during the day so I’m loving the idea of putting it in another room, I’ll defiantly be testing that one out. Thank you so much for sharing such great tips with us lovely, I’m sure many will benefit from them after a day of working from home etc. great read Xo
Elle – ellegracedeveson.com
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Thank you! I hope it works for you too, it can just help to put some separation between you and your phone, especially if you have to get up to go and get it haha 🙂 that’s so kind of you, thank you xx
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These are all great tips! I especially agree with leaving your phone in another room. I feel like I can focus better on other things and not get distracted. Plus going out for a walk is something I definitely recommend.
Loren | plaidandsugar.com
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Thank you! I agree, it can be hard to focus on relaxing when you keep getting distracted by your phone x
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Great blog post. Since blogging it has been difficult to keep it all separate from ’my time’ so this blog post has been very useful. I’m going to try a few of these.
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Thank you! I understand what you mean, that makes sense. I hope it helps 🙂
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I can see how getting our of the house might help you switch off after work, especially when you’ve been working from home. I can also see ho leaving your phone in the other room might help too. But I’m not sure what I’d do with myself if I left my phone in a different room ha ha ha
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Haha I get what you mean, I’m the same! Thank you for sharing your thoughts, I think working from home makes it so hard for you to switch off
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These are simple yet wonderful ideas, Eleanor! I love how getting out of the house can instantly boost your mood. I personally enjoy watching sunsets over the weekend and make sure I don’t miss one, haha. Thank you for writing this x
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Thank you! Yes I think going on a walk or exercising can really release those endorphins and get you away from the computer 🙂 ooh that sounds amazing x
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Working from home I had to apply all your tips and they really work! Something else I did is make sure my work desk is far from the living area and bedroom so I don’t see it after work once I disconnect!
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Aw thank you so much! That makes sense- my desk is actually in our living room haha but I make sure to get out of the house when I need that separation 🙂
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Great tips! I think it is also important to find breaks to switch off durning the day also. No phones at lunch, or a 30 minute meditation worked into your busy schedule. It has done wonders for my mental health.
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Thank you! I try to leave my phone in another room as much as possible 🙂 I’m so glad that’s helped!
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All great advice. Definitely do something different from your job to relax.
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Yes I think just having that separation can really help take your mind off work
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These are simple yet really brilliant ideas to unwind; something I think so many of us struggle with. Thanks for sharing!
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Thank you so much Molly! I agree 🙂
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I like to watch Netflix while washing dishes. I get so caught up with that drama, it’s easy for me to stop thinking about work.
Crystal | http://www.amazingbaby.app
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That makes sense! Watching or reading something engaging is a great way to help x
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These are wonderful tips and reminders on how to decompress and switch off after work. I especially love tips 1 & 2. Whenever I’m out of the house, I tend to look at my phone less which helps a lot. Thank you for sharing!
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Thank you so much! Yes I think going out can really help x
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These are some really great suggestions to help wind down and relax after a day at work. I like to watch my favourite tv or take a long shower or bath. Thank you for sharing.
Lauren x
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Thank you Lauren! A shower is such a good tip, I find it really helps me switch off and start to relax x
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There are some great options here! After my husband finishes work, he usually comes home and pours us each a beer or makes us some sort of snack. That’s my sign to put my computer away and step away from work as well. Whether we’re relaxing outside, cuddling puppies, or watching TV, that ‘wind down’ time is super important for us.
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I think it can help when your partner comes in from work, I have the same situation as I also work from home. Having someone who immediately creates that evening routine can really help 🙂 x
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Working out and cook yourself a delicious meal would be awesome. I also like having a nice shower or bath after a hard day.
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A shower or bath is a great way to create a separation 🙂 x
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As I work from home, I find that there’s a pretty big blur between work and personal life, so it’s a struggle to switch off sometimes!
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Yes it can be hard! I hope this post helps 🙂 x
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Great idea of putting your phone in another room – I should start doing that. I’m also glad that the weather is nicer, I really enjoy walking around the park after work.
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Thank you! I thin it can really help, but yes the nice weather makes everything better 🙂
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Getting out of the house is an excellent way to switch off after work, especially since I work remotely!
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Thank you! I’m glad it helps you too x
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These are great ways to switch off from work, especially putting your phone away and doing something unrelated to your job. When I get home I usually go for a run or do yoga to help me distress and spend the evening with my partner watching anime.
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Doing something different is a great suggestion. It can be really hard not to bring your work home with you, but definitely important for your own mental health sometimes.
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Yes I think so! This is doubly the case if you work at home- you need to find that separation x
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Lovely ideas Eleanor. I think that leaving your phone in a total different room can be extremely helpful!
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Thank you! I think it can help you switch off for sure x
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These are great suggestions. Especially getting rid of your phone. I put a lock on my social media when I have reached a certain time limit. You can really get sucked into your phone and miss out on so much and can leave you amped up before bed. Great post!
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Thank you! I think that’s a great idea to physically stop yourself 🙂 it’s so easy to get sucked in, I agree x
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