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Discussion on: When working from home, how do you turn off at the end of the day?

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Chris Raser

There are a few things that usually help me switch modes at the end of the workday.

My top two are swimming (leverages some kind of mammalian relaxation reflex or something), and weight training. (Burns off adrenaline.) But those rely on having access at home to a pool and/or some weights. (I have the weights, but no pool.)

The third is a little odd, but works for me: I wear my normal work clothes to work at home (usually jeans, sneakers, and a polo), and when I'm done working for the day, I change into non-work clothes.

Happy hour is also really effective. At the end of the day, fix yourself a drink, and spend a few minutes winding down.