How do you wind down after a busy day? 🧘
Jason Andries
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I was hanging out with some friends this weekend and we were talking about our job and how to relax after a busy day.
I was kind of astonished by the fact that they frequently have a hard time putting aside their work to wind down after a busy day. They often can't find a way to completely let go of work and focus on their private lives.
What usually helps me is going to the gym or meeting with friends because I'm a social butterfly with a lot of energy.
How do you wind down after a busy day and recharge for the next one?
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Savannah Holmes@savanna7070
After work, do something to help you release the stress from the day. Meditating, exercising, stretching, or taking a nap or short walk are all great options to transition.
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@savanna7070 They're all great ways to relax indeed!
Until the task is complete, it's hard for me too to put my mind aside and relax. I sometimes start with office works after all works and dinner, and proceed until I feel sleepy.
But these days, I try to relax by listening to late night radio shows and songs
@indu_thangamuthu Music can definitely help you relax! What radio shows or songs are you listening to at night?
Mostly I catch up with my friends, explore some new food places that have opened recently or work on a different project altogether that takes my mind off a busy day
@sanjay_somashekar Catching up with friends and trying out new food places are some of my favorite things as well!
Being an entrepreneur, the day end looks like a beginning most of the time with a lot of ideas floating around. However, taking long walks while listening to my favorite songs helps me make a quick map of the day and take a chill break but nothing works better for me than spending time with my little ones :)
I usually go to play some casual games or watch some videos to relax myself. When I leave my job, I try not to think about things related to work
@sherryxena Nice! Are you playing video games or board games then?
@jason_andries1 video games
Having a sound sleep
playing football with friends
@sebastian_kenneth Physical activity works best for me as well, and combining it with spending some time with friends is even better
It's difficult to unwind after a busy day as I'm always getting new ideas
@anoirhoumou The flip side of being an entrepreneur!
@jason_andries1 You're welcome! I'm glad to hear that you found my advice useful. Establishing a routine can be a great way to help you stay organized and productive, and it can also help you feel more balanced and grounded. It's always a good idea to take some time to reflect on your habits and routines, and to make adjustments as needed to better support your well-being and goals. If you have any other questions or would like to discuss this further, please don't hesitate to ask.
listening to music or netflix
@julia_gutkind Do you have any specific genres you prefer or is it just whatever you feel like listening to/watching that moment?
@jason_andries1 it depends on the day and mood, but usually it's positive! :D
Music, Reading & Physical exercise 😀
@aghhelmut Great ways to wind down indeed!
sports & meditation are good
@mathis_dumas Two amazing ways to clear your head!
Hang out on the street for a while, eat some good food, then go home and sleep. Listen to some music before going to bed.
@lydia_cohen Great ways to wind down indeed
hang out with friend or watch movie
@joanne_rebecca I love seeing friends, they can really take your mind off of things
Yoga! Down Dog app is absolute 🔥 Namaste.
Taking a nap
@laura_henry Naps are the best. However, if I take a nap after work I can't sleep at night
Turn off all notifications of group chats
@fiona_clara That's a great tip, I should do this as well sometimes!
I watch TV shows and movies, which is old fashioned but very effective. If there is no video I want to watch, I will watch my plants.