It is important to set boundaries between your work life and your home life and ensure that you have some work/life balance. One way to do this is to have an end of day routine to finish up your day (particularly if you no longer have a commute home from work). For example, when I reach the end of the day I like to write my to-do list for the next day to clear my head and know what I am working on the next day.
Your end of day routine may also include some journaling or reflection time. Finally you may also want to create your own going home checklist. The NHS have a great going home checklist which I have shared below as I hope it will inspire you to use something similar.
Going home checklist
Before you leave…
- Take a moment to think about today
- Think about one thing that was difficult – let it go
- Consider 3 things that went well
- Are you ok? If not, have you told someone? Your colleagues are here to support you.
- Check in on your colleagues before you leave – are they ok?
- Acknowledge your colleagues contribution – Have you said “Thank you”?
- Now switch your attention to home.
- How are you going to rest and recharge?
Prompt: Create your own going home / end of the day checklist.