I have a
friend named Roger who runs a large healing center. He supervises a staff of
more than twenty people and deals with almost constant financial crises. We
travel in similar circles, so I often run into Roger at evening gatherings. I’ve noticed how fresh and relaxed he always
seems to be.
Recently,
I asked him what his secret was. He told me, “As soon as I leave the office, I
do something to totally shift my energy.” His favorite way of doing this is to
put his favorite CD on at a high volume in his car as he drives down the
freeway. When the CD comes on, it’s a signal both to his conscious mind and subconscious,
that work is over and it’s time to play.
Roger’s
strategy is a good example that each of us can emulate. Brainstorm different
things you could do immediately, or as soon as possible, after work which shift
the energy and help you to mentally, as well as physically, take a total break from
work.
If you
work out of a home office, rather than commuting to work, this might be even
more important for you. With a
home-based business, it can be all too easy to never really stop work. It’s very important to take a break and
ideally have several hours of down-time before bed.
Below
are a few ideas of after-work energy-shifters that have been effective for me
or people I know:
1.
Exercise
2.
Take a nice long shower
3.
Call or get together with a friend or significant other
4.
Watch the sunset (of course, this only works certain times of the year)
5.
Meditate
6.
Relax in a hot tub
Be
creative, come up with some of your own ideas. Experiment until you discover
what works best for you.
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