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Creating power-down time

Creating power-down time

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Creating power-down time

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- Earlier in the course, we discussed the finish line, that point where you stop work and begin your personal life. But what if you have a hard time making that transition? Many people do. I do. We need a way to shift our mental gears from work time to personal time. My clients have success by establishing power-down time, a mental and sometimes physical transition time in their daily schedule. There are a few ways to create your own power-down time. One option is a commute. If you're someone who travels to and from work each day, this transition time is naturally built into your schedule. During your commute back home, I suggest listening to audio books or podcasts related to your personal interests, rather than work such as a hobby or a topic you find entertaining. This encourages your mind to transition away from work toward enjoying personal or relationship time. Another option is exercise, which creates a physical…

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