A recent survey from the University of Toronto found that 50% of the (American) respondents routinely take work home with them. And those people say their "homework" sometimes or frequently interferes with their personal lives.
In today's age of smart phones, laptops, and other techno-stuff, it may be impossible to get away from work after "quitting time." But it's important to make sure your life stays in balance. Here are some tips to distance yourself from your job.
- At home, have an area where you do work from your job. Don't make this your bed or the dining room table. Try to have it be a place separate from the rest of your home life. The idea is that once your done with the work, you can shift back into "home mode."
- If you must do work, try to set a time limit. Give yourself an incentive/treat if you meet your goal. At the end of the day, we're often tired and not as focused. This can lead to a marathon work session where you don't accomplish much. Think short bursts of activity instead.
- When you're done with work, stop thinking about it. This is a challenge for me but I've come to realize that worrying about things associated with your job is like giving your employer free real estate in your brain.
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