Simple Tips to Separate Your Personal Life from Work

 

Keeping your personal life from your work life is important for avoiding burnout – if you don’t take time to relax and refresh, eventually it’s going to take a toll on your mental and physical health, which could be devastating to all aspects of your life. In fact, one recent study found that nearly a quarter of about 7,500 full-time employees reported feeling burned out at work very often or always, and another 44 percent reported feeling burned out sometimes.

 

After all, if you just bought one of the houses for sale in Miami, Florida – or another great city, you’ll want to reserve some personal time in your schedule to explore new sites and activities. Taking time for yourself allows you to recharge and add value to your life, which will boost productivity when you are working.

 

Meditate to Mentally Disconnect

 

Meditating, or simply practicing deep-breathing, can allow you to mentally disconnect from work and reconnect with your personal life. Taking just 5 or 10 minutes to clear your mind this way after you get home – or, if you work from home after you’ve completed your daily tasks, is a great way to keep your personal and work lives separate.

 

Turn Off Push Notifications

 

If you’re constantly getting notifications on your smartphone while you aren’t working, work is going to overflow into your personal time. Aim to turn off those push notifications at a scheduled time each day or at least when you’re taking part in activities with friends or going out to dinner with family. Those emails will still be there in the morning, when you’re back at work.

 

Limit Time Spent at the Office

 

If you work in an office and find yourself frequently staying late, make a commitment to yourself to leave on time, with only rare exceptions for true emergencies or very urgent deadlines.

 

Communicate Boundaries to Your Clients or Your Boss

 

If you own your own business, it can be tempting to take on every job you’re offered or do far more work than one person could possibly handle. When you start responding to clients during your off-hours, and/or agreeing to do work during your personal time, they may start assuming you’re available 24/7. Or, your supervisor might try to get you to work late, when you’ve already made plans with your family or friends, and it starts to become a pattern. Whatever the case may be, it’s important to communicate healthy boundaries so you get that much-needed personal time. If necessary, set up an out-of-office response for your email and/or voice mail.