31/07/2023
Sometimes we need to unplug to recharge…
SO WHAT IS UNPLUGGING?
According to Guy Winch, PhD, the author of Emotional First Aid and a co-host of the Dear Therapists podcast, uses the terms ‘unplugging’ and ‘disconnecting’ interchangeably, referring to taking some type of deliberate action to transition out of ‘work mode.’ This involves setting clear boundaries or what he calls “guardrails” to shift your physical and/or mental state; things like changing clothes after work, having a designated work area, or ending your work day with a fake commute if you work from home.
According to Winch, technology “empowers rumination,” so he recommends refraining from checking your work email, and turning off any work-related notifications on your phone.
SO WHAT IS RECHARGING?
Once you’ve unplugged or disconnected, you can move on to recharging, which Winch says involves doing an activity that “leaves you feeling energized mentally, and pleased with yourself for doing it.”
It’s important to note that recharging activities aren’t one-size-fits-all. For example, going to the gym to work out can be mentally energizing for some people, while making other people feel anxious and drained. The same is true of other recharging activities that Winch recommends, like crafting and meditation.
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