Little things you can do to end the day in style and, most importantly, to get your energy back.
You might feel worn out and stressed after a long day of work, unable to relax and keep thinking about emails and meetings.
But the day isn't over yet. There are hobbies, social events, kids to care for, and food to make... In short, we might feel worried or tired after work, which is why it's important to take a few minutes to make sure our bodies and minds are ready for the next step.
Set up a space between work and play. This could be your drive, but if you work from home, give yourself a break by putting your computer in a different room or a drawer. That way, you can spend your evening at home without being around your work.
In the same way, don't check your emails, Slack, or Microsoft Teams texts because it will make it harder to tell the difference between work and personal life.
If you're stiff after sitting all day, stretching will help you feel better. Asanas will help you open up your hip flexors and shoulders and neck. Your body will feel a lot better after these few moves after being stiff for a long time.
To unwind after a long day at work, go for a walk. It will help your body and mind feel better. Take a 15-minute walk in the woods, a park, or some other green area. Take a walk without headphones if you can. It will help you enjoy it even more.
Your eyes will be tired after working all day on a computer. Leave the screens behind when you get home from work to keep your eyes from getting too tired.
telling your brain it's time to do something else, in this case a different task. Author and founder of Susan Chen Vedic Meditation, Susan Chen, talks to Well and Good magazine about how taking a shower after work can help you relax and finish the day. You can also use cold water to splash on your face, which will wake you up.
You can make a drink or water with fruit to feel more energised after work, especially if you're at home. This will also help you stay hydrated, since we often forget to drink enough water during the day when we are too focused on our work.