Do you have
problems with thinking about your job after you’re finished in the office? Are
you reminding yourself about your projects for school to prepare even when
you’re with your friends or family? Watch the video below to see how specialist advice to “turn off” your mind from work thoughts.
Questions:
1. Do you
find yourself in the situations where you still ruminating about your projects
after you’re finished in the office?
2. Do you
have your own ways to stop ruminating about your job/school in your free time?
3. Would
you try examples presented in the video to stop ruminating about your job?
Comments
2-3. As I said before I do not usually get disturbed when its not work time. I was always taking “precautions” that are actually described by this psychologist on the video. To be precise, he insists on turning off your devices that can easily remind you of your work. What I am doing is putting all the work/university conversations on silent mode. When I am working - I am checking them. When I don’t - they do not notify me about new messages.
I know that it’s kind of situational, so when the project is on fire I usually turn on notifications to be available all the time.
Taking something else's head is the best way to stop thinking about work / school.
It is very possible that I will try the presented ways to free myself from thinking about work / school.
I don't know if I need to try anything else as I don't have currently any problems with it and it doesn't seem to be my problem in the future. The only thing that is still troublesome are unpleasent/akward social situations that sometimes keep running around my head, but since they happen very rarely to me and I've learnt how to deal with them, there aren't much of a problem.
2. I do. Recently I renovated my apartment in a way there will be a separate space for everything, such us said in the video. When I was sharing the flat I usually have one room and work, rest and even eat in the same exact spot. Now I have a little working space behind the TV which is strictly reserved for studying and working. If I want to relax I have to leave this space and sit on the couch or at the table. This helps me a lot as I associate the working space with work and the rest of the living room is for relaxing. This also improved my sleeping cycle as I don't watch movies from the bed, but from the sofa, so when I go to the bedroom I can fall asleep easier.
3. I did :)
2. Of course, sport is my way. When I go jogging, exercising, playing darts, I automatically forget about my work or school. I know that relaxation is very important. Thanks to this, at work and in service I am able to come up with new solutions. My work becomes more effective.
3. Maybe if I have time I will try the presented methods. For now, I use a proven sport method. I know that it works, I have some doubts whether Guy Winch's other presented tricks will work.
I used a similar methods to those presented in the video to learn how to leave work at work only i was more determined to do so. the first rule i applied was not to chek my email beside the office and not to answer work calls after a certain hour.
2. I certainly have, but I can't specify them. Usually I start dealing with something else and stop worrying about work stuff.
3. I'll definitely try, maybe I will be able to stop thinking about the tasks connected with work or school.
I used to play a lot when I was a kid. I wouldn't get off the pc for hours. Especially when the arcade came out, the tank and mario game was indispensable for me
2. Is it your way to relax after hard day at work?
Sometimes yes. Maybe sometimes something bad can happen. Because mostly I like strategy games or survival games. So sometimes it can be tiring instead of resting when it is a difficult episode.
3. Do you have your own idea on how video games may positively impact on us?
One of the best solutions to get rid of confusion problems
Well, it did. Naturally. Sadly, the video is of little use. The speaker spends 95% of the time talking about the problem and describing it, but hardly ever tells how to combat it, and defeat it. The only concrete suggestion I have heard in the vid -- change clothing after You've done working at home. Aaand.. That's it. Well, I guess that is the problem with all psychologists -- a ton of text about nothing, and little of a concrete actions. And this leaves exactly where we started -- with existing severe problem and no idea how to deal with it.
Yes, all the time. I thnik this is one of my biggest disadvantage. I cannot stop thinking about work event I left it couple hours ago.
2. Do you have your own ways to stop ruminating about your job/school in your free time?
Yes I try to do my hobbies then. For example I play football with my friends a lot in week days so I can not think about work in that time.
3. Would you try examples presented in the video to stop ruminating about your job?
Yes, for sure I will try.
2. Just don’t let others bring work into your home. Draw a distinct line.
3. I don’t have problems with this even now.
To be honest – very often. It happens usually when the project that I am working on is taking all of my time and I finish work around and go straight to bed. In such situations it very often makes me even think about the project during my sleep.
2. Do you have your own ways to stop ruminating about your job/school in your free time?
Unfortunately it is not that easy, because even if I change my environment and meet with my friends I sometimes find myself floating away and thinking about how to improve my current project. What can be done better and what could be added. The good thing is that usually when that happens it means that I am really passionate about that project so it is not irritating.
3. Would you try examples presented in the video to stop ruminating about your job?
Definitely. The two ideas that seem to be the most effective to me are those about changing clothes and the atmosphere in the room while working and off work. Creating such “work state of mind” would be greatly beneficial for me and my productivity. Not even mentioning my work hygiene.
2. I have some measures of reducing the tension and stress leftover from work. To direct my thoughts and energy elsewhere by doing something I enjoy, for instance, spending time with my friends and family, working out or sometimes browsing the Internet.
3. Some of the methods mentioned it the video I already exercise, e.g. I do have a clearly separated working space, others, I’m afraid, would be difficult to stick to in my case due to my lifestyle and the nature of my job, for example not checking the emails or doing anything work-related after a fixed hour.
2. No I don't. My mind has to have something to think about all the time and It's more like switching between topics rather than "switching off" completely. It works best for me - just focusing on something different.
3. I don't think these methods could work for me. It seems like it costs more effort than it's worthy. I tried separating work space, but come on - changing cloths? Really?
In order not to think about something, you just need to occupy yourself with something more important or at least interesting. Since my work is interesting for me, I don’t need any methods.
Unfortunately I do it ALL THE TIME and I really hate it. I know that I shouldn’t think about work related stuff and leave it at work, but I often think and talk about work at my free time, which is really tiring.
2. Do you have your own ways to stop ruminating about your job/school in your free time?
I have some activities that help me to stop thinking about work, but they work only for a while. For me the most relaxing thing is just driving my car without any destination, just to drive, listen to music and not think about anything.
3. Would you try examples presented in the video to stop ruminating about your job?
At this point I would probably try anything, just not to overthink and stress about work, so yeah I would definitely try it.
2. Just do something else. :)
3. Yes, I will test them on myself.
2. I think that it takes time to get rid of this habit. Does anyone pay you for extra thinking? If yes then you can think about work at home if not then the answer is obvious.
3. Fortunately, I don't have to try anything. I got rid of it and I'm proud of it.
Of course, I often think about my tasks after work. It's normal. Especially when I'm a person with only 2 years of experience. Not everything comes to me as easily as a more experienced employee.
2. Do you have your own ways to stop ruminating about your job/school in your free time?
When I spend time with my boyfriend, we usually go to the theater, cinema or go-karting. He's not a programmer, so I'm not talking about school and work. That's when I have such time.
3. Would you try the examples presented in the video to stop ruminating about your job?
I think that in the near future I will try his methods from the movie.
No, actually I don’t. But those thoughts never disrupts or bothers me, and there’s two reasons for that. First: I never think about my job if I’m concentrating on something (someone) else. So, if I’m spending time with my family and loved ones or if I’m studying I just don’t have space in my head for work staff :) Second: I’m madly in love with my job. It is difficult and responsible, and sometimes I’m really tired of it, but I’m so deeply in love that often I’m happily and voluntarily working over hours, trying to do my best and to make my team’s life easier (I’m in a managerial position).
I think I would. Last time I was on my vacation I realized that I’m like chicken mama just cannot stop checking on my team, despite the fact that there was a person which took over my responsibilities and everything was absolutely under control :) I think sometimes it’s good to just separate myself from work and spend some quality free time.
2) It depends if I really want to. If I do, I usually just try to concentrate on some easy home-related tasks, like making dinner. More often than not, it helps me to forget about the work till the next day. If not, a hot bathtub can work miracles at times. When it feels so good and relaxing, you would hardly be able to think about anything, much less about work.
3) I will bookmark it in case I would ever find myself in a situation where I'm unable to deal with it in my usual way I would certainly try it out.
1) Unfortunetly, I am thinking about projects a lot. I think the reason of this is that I am under big pressure. I would like to do my best and thats why I am trying to improve it even after work hours.
2) Yes, I am trying to meet with somebody. When I am not alone, I am not thinking about it. It works and I am spending my free time in the way I like. Also, I am trying to focus on another targets like my hobby.
3) Definitly, I would try one, I feel so free when I am not thinking about my responsabilities.
Yes, this kind of situation happens to me from time to time. I always think about if I did it good or how can I improve my work. Or maybe I should have stayed a bit longer to do something else.
2. Do you have your own ways to stop ruminating about your job/school in your free time?
No, I don't any other ways to stop doing this. But actually, this kind of thoughts never bothered me a lot. Compared to thoughts when you on a some trip or vacations about work and "i am not deserving this one rest". The last one really bothered me a lot.
3. Would you try examples presented in the video to stop ruminating about your job?
Well, yes, I'll totally try it in near future. It's obviously very important to stop being obssesed on your job or responsibilities during your free time.
2. The only way I know is getting vacation. I did it after this project I said in point 1. But I have to find another way to clear my mind.
3. This video is really helpful I have to change how I see problems in my work. The problem here is how we perceive challenges. In negative way or as something we can manage without a problem
2. The only one solution is to close all inquiries and problems at work to do not be worry about next work day.
3. Yes, I will try.
2. I do not have, because I don't feel like I need it.
3. As mentioned before, I do not need it.
I'm trying to positively accept this kind of situations. Because sometimes we learn from mistakes and it’s not always possible to do everything for 100%.
The simples way to stop thinking about job/school problems it is doing my hobby. This is the most proven way for me.
Yeah there is defenetly some good specific tips that I would use as well.
Yes, more often than I would like. I hope this video will help me to stop doing this, so I will be resting in my free time.
2. Do you have your own ways to stop ruminating about your job/school in your free time?
Actually, yes. When I find myself ruminating about job I am trying to stop doing this by switching the topic in my head to something more relaxed. Like which movie I should look or when to go on weekend.
3. Would you try examples presented in the video to stop ruminating about your job?
Yes, I would definitely try examples from this video. Thank you for posting it, I hope it will help me and I will achieve rest without ruminating.
Unfortunately, yes. If I have a difficult work to do I keep thinking about it after work.
2. Do you have your own ways to stop ruminating about your job/school in your free time?
First of all I change my clothes, as was mentioned in the video. Than I watch some video that inspire me such as dance, ice skiing, cooking, etc.
3. Would you try examples presented in the video to stop ruminating about your job?
To be honest I don't like journals, but other suggestions were interesting, such as a special area to work at home.
2. Yes, I tend to switch off my attention to physical exercises. Sports and gym help me a lot.
3. Yes, the examples shown in the video are interesting. But I would only pick few of them to try.