Switching off at the end of the day!

Re: Switching off at the end of the day!

Sarah Southworth RVN CertVNECC — Mon, 26 Aug 2013 22:03:12 GMT

Hi have you thought about downloading or ordering sleep audio, glen Harold. It is really relaxing, And is for bedtime. Great if you can't switch off x

Re: Switching off at the end of the day!

Lisa Goodship — Mon, 26 Aug 2013 20:53:48 GMT

Maybe try taking Magnesium tablets, they are supposed to help with stress and muscle relaxation, take them myself, I think they do help.

Re: Switching off at the end of the day!

Leigh Hinsley RVN NCert(BDev) MBVNA — Mon, 26 Aug 2013 17:35:26 GMT

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I've taken to only allowing myself an hour a night/day out of work to do work related stuff. I make a list the night before on the tasks I need to complete the following day and then if I need to, use that hour to complete the tasks and do a plan for the following day.

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I make lists too, its important to make time to plan! I split my lists into phone calls, emails, errands and meetings - that way I can sit down the next day and blast through things in groups. I'm the list queen, I know its sad, it just means I make the most of the time I have. I used to lie awake at night thinking of all the stuff I've got to do the following day - so now I keep a pen and paper by my bed so I can put it on paper, get it out of my head and relax!

Re: Switching off at the end of the day!

Ems — Mon, 26 Aug 2013 13:22:07 GMT

I used to get this feeling a lot with my previous work place but I found making plans after work helped a lot, even if it was just going for a walk or a coffee with a friend or family! It gave me something to look forward to and distract me from work and any related issues, it also helps you keep in touch with friends who you might not normally get to catch up with so easily!

Exercise is also a great way to de-stress, I always feel much less frustrated after a good run :)

Re: Switching off at the end of the day!

bumble bee — Thu, 08 Aug 2013 13:35:06 GMT

I stand in the kitchen with hubby .Get everything off my chest then don't mention any work once we go into the lounge.Works for me and at least he knows we can relax once sitting down and no more talk of work.

Re: Switching off at the end of the day!

Catherine Raymond — Sun, 28 Jul 2013 22:00:34 GMT

Doesn't always work, but the majority of the time I am going to bed without going crazy. I've seen a huge difference in my sanity by doing this as well as starting to sleep properly.