Your Low-Stress Guide to Leveling-Up Your Bedtime Routine
Are You Burnt Out or Depressed?
But figuring out how to disconnect from work during your time off can be tricky.
(Dont worry, weveallbeen there.)
Having our work emails on our phones doesnt always help, right?
Huckabees recommendation for how to disconnect from work?Set healthy boundaries.
Shifting gears isnt always easy, says Huckabee.
licensed counselor and founder and CEO of Sage Therapy
Clear limits communicate your needs and protect your well-being.
This not only sets expectations but also alleviates the guilt of stepping away.
Plan ahead
Creating boundariesis easier said than done.
Thats why advance preparation is key to enjoying a stress-free holiday, according to Huckabee.
Planning ahead also helps you ensure that youre meeting all your deadlines before you step away.
Inform colleagues of your plans, wrap up projects, and confidently reinforce your boundaries, Huckabee says.
Taking these steps in advance reduces stress and ensures you could fully enjoy your time away from work.
Start by identifying which tasks must be completed before you leave and prioritize accordingly.
This will also help reduce anywork guiltthat you might have for taking time off work.
licensed counselor and founder and CEO of Sage Therapy
(But, remember, its nothing to feel guilty for!)
This proactive step reduces interruptions and helps youdisconnect from workwithout worrying about whats piling up in your inbox.
Nonstop notifications and the temptation to just check work emails can pull you back into a work mindset.
Enjoying meaningful activities helps you shift out of a work mindset, says Huckabee.
If the devices are out of sight, they might actually end up being out of mind.
Use the holidays to connect with loved ones and step away from work, says Huckabee.
[This] fosters deeper relationships that contribute to overall happiness and longevity.
Be present
Presence is the ultimate goal of unplugging.
Fully engage in moments of joy, whether yourespending time aloneor with others, says Huckabee.
Remember: Work will be there after the holidays.
The bottom line
Unplugging from work during the holidays is more than just a break.
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