How to turn off work-mode when you're working from home (or as an entrepreneur)

Whether you're still working from home, trying to find work, or going back to the work place, I think it's fair to say that most people have been struggling with turning off work-mode.

Creating a post-workday routine has been a recurring topic with my clients and friends recently, so I thought I'd share a few insights with you.

How to Create a "start-of-day" routine & "end-of-day" ritual

• Have a designated work space

• The Night Before

  • Put work materials in a desk organizer, use a drawer, or pack your work bag

  • Lay out your clothes for work

• "Clocking in"

  • Get in the habit of waking up at the same time every day

  • Drink your coffee/ matcha/ tea/ water and eat breakfast

  • Get dressed for work (just get out of your PJ's)

  • Start a morning "commute"

    • This could be a walk around the block or a 5-10 minute drive looping around the main road

  • Come home and set up your workspace

• "Clocking Out"

  • Say "see you tomorrow" to your co-workers

  • Pack up your work materials, turn off your work laptop or close your work related windows

  • Go for an evening "commute"

  • Change out of work clothes

  • Do something for yourself

    • Try an evening workout class (*ahem* JCH Livestreams)

    • Cook & eat dinner

    • Shower and recoup for evening activities

Try this out and see watch what happens!

Remember, setting these work boundaries is as much for you and protecting your personal life & emotional bandwidth, as it is for your work life & ability to be productive and fulfilled.

Want to find the perfect night time routine for yourself and create better productivity habits so you can stop feeling burnt out? Then you need to sign up for 1:1 coaching. Book a 30-minute coaching consultation here and take the first step to never having to reach burn out again! (seriously!)

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