How to turn off work thoughts during your free time | Guy Winch

Feeling burned out? You may be spending too much time ruminating about your job, says psychologist Guy Winch. Learn how to stop worrying about tomorrow's tasks or stewing over office tensions with three simple techniques aimed at helping you truly relax and recharge after work.

[RossCampoli]

In his autobiography, “Grinding it Out, ” Ray Kroc said he would clear his mind before bed by picturing a blackboard full of writing, and imagining himself erasing all the writing off the board. He said that process really cleared his mind.

He said he recognized he needed a good night’s sleep to be able to perform well the next day so he felt a responsibility to get himself the best rest with the clearest mind possible.

[shaun]

I tip I was told, is to offload your thoughts into a voice recorder (or app on your phone). Listen to them back as though it's your best friend telling you their worries. Then record what you would say back to them as advice. This is great for creating distance from your thoughts, perspective and re-framing concerns.

[teamyordle]

Needed to hear this so bad. Thank you for this video. Ever since I started my new job 5 months ago I realized that I have slowly developed anxiety over the months. At first it started with negative thoughts which only happened at worked but soon stopped. But now everytime I came home I wouldn't feel like my usual self. I felt tired and stressed out and I would get anxiety attacks right before sleeping. I thought I had developed a mental disorder but then I realized that it was because I wasn't doing anything to relieve my stress and it just kept building up to the point where I started feeling anxious whenever I came home. Add some sleep deprivation and you can see where this led me. This man right here pretty much confirmed what I've been feeling.

[lalakuma]

His suggestion about changing clothes is real. I never get out of my pajamas and my mindset is about chilling 24/7.

[Jean]

We stress about work not at work, we're too busy, we stress about it after, at home. Active thinking doesn't activate stress, but ruminations (I have too much work) do - they slip out uninvited.
1. Clear guard rails - I am done at ___pm. Be strict about it. No emails, no glancing. Turn off notifications. And if you have to check, designate a time.
2. Create a defined work zone - even if it's tiny. Wear clothes only for work. Use music and lighting to shift moods.
3. Turn ruminations into productive problem solving. "I have too much work." Where can I clear out my schedule next to handle this task?

[gunkid]

i already turn off work thoughts while im at work

[b.s]

He also has a wonderful talk "How to practice emotional first aid "
I highly recommend it .👍

[fredgotpub]

"we are really smart, our mind is really stupid" ! So human...

[pundya]

After ages I found an answer in a TED Talk. Every Business owner or a workaholic needs to understand this. Thanks for sharing ❤️

[mayari]

I'm literally on my two days dayoff, and in that two days– I dreamt about scenario related to my work, and when awake my thoughts are about my work. this is new to me. I need to cope up.

[anudeep_tondothi]

1. Create physical boundary by separating the work place with common places and define the work hours at work place(switch off notifications after work hours)
2. Maintain different set of Cloths for work so we can Change after work to trick our mind that work is completed
3. Convert the ruminating thoughs about work to problem solving by SCHEDULING them to later in work hours

Thanks you sir its a great insights... 😍

[shubhamsaha]

It's so surprising that this applies to other aspects of our life as well, not just work

[willhendrix]

If using the same computer for work and for leisure, have to accounts, one for work, one for personal use. Your mindset will be associated with the setup for each.

[XandriaRavenheart]

One time I couldn't sleep there was just so many things I had to plan and coordinate for the next few days, so I just got up from bed and brain dumped all that on to a piece of paper, things to do, people to talk to etc. And then went back to sleep, knowing I wouldn't forget anything when I woke up.

[xis]

This one has quite the soothing voice.

[michaeljober]

i work in logistics in the office so i’m constantly overloading my brain with numbers emails etc and everything i do for the day effects the next day so i’m constantly thinking of what the next day is looking like

[Sandra.Molchanova]

I already have my work and relax zones in the room divided and the lightning modes too, glad a professional confirmed that this is the way! 🤓

[mandirawijerathna]

This should be named as a Golden Life Rule... The information really helps to beat depression, anxiety and stress at the same time. Thank you for sharing this with us.

[fourthdimension]

Yes ! This TED Talk really spoke to me. Brilliant content, a great speaker with good humour. I feel I’ve been losing the fight against workplace rumination recently, it’s like a harmful addiction. I will be watching the video a few times over the next week or so in particular, as a supportive reminder to myself. Would welcome any other tips too. Take care everyone.

[GreenMM_]

Just knowing someone else struggles with what I struggle with is a more than good enough reason why I listen to these types of Ted talks. ❤️🧡💛💚💙