Turn off Work Thoughts during Free Time!

Whatever your role, your job probably occupies a significant amount of your time. And being busy and stimulated while at work is certainly no bad thing. But if you find yourself worrying about work when the working day is over, it could be time to think about proactively reclaiming your downtime. Your brain is a muscle, and rest is an important part of making sure it performs to the best of its abilities. If you’re constantly thinking about work, you’ll struggle to be present and enjoy time spent with family and friends. So, if you don’t actively work on maintaining clear boundaries between your work and leisure time, you could end up exhausted, burnt out, and struggling to maintain healthy and enjoyable relationships. This course is useful for everyone, because learning to rest and relax outside of work is important for both physical and mental well-being. It’s also essential if you want to perform well in your role. So, mute your notifications and learn how to switch those work thoughts off to make your free time really count.

Learning objectives:

• Explain why people struggle to turn off work thoughts during their free time
• Recognise why boundaries between work and leisure time are important
• Implement strategies to transition from work mode and avoid rumination