Whether you love your job or hate it, chances are you keep pondering
about it even after you get home. A grouchy
client, an unfinished task, upcoming birthday of a colleague, or the boss’s
latest demand – these and many other thoughts remain in your mind even after
you clock off.
But did you know, that thinking too much about work during your personal time can put your health,
relationships, and productivity in jeopardy? Just imagine, how much sleep you
would get if you lay at night anxious about work or how your family life would
be impacted if your thoughts are racing about the day’s events instead of
concentrating on your loved ones!
In fact, the Japanese say that too much work can kill you. They
call the phenomenon ‘karoshi,’ meaning death from overwork, exhaustion, and
cardiovascular illness caused by too much work-related stress. The term also refers to a mental health issue
where the individual commits suicide from work pressure.
However, it is impossible to ‘think about work less.’ But experts say that it is possible to train your mind to ‘switch off’ work mode at the end of the day,
just like you would shut down your computer once the office timings end.
The Infographic below covers some tips on how you can teach your brain to leave work at work and focus on your personal surroundings.
Take a look and let us know how you cope with the ‘work
thoughts’ after the working day is over in the comments below!
Infographic by: CashNetUSA
