3. Move your body

Working out at the end of the day is a great way to take your focus off of work and shake off any stress you might be holding onto, too. Don’t worry if you’re not up for a high energy workout after work, either – doing something less strenuous like yoga or mobility work can still help you to unwind.

Try to plan out what you’re going to do before work (you could even lay out your equipment and clothes), so that as soon as the working day ends you can dive straight into it and begin the transition.

4. Go for a walk

If you’re working from home and want some physical distance to help you switch off from work, heading out for a walk could make a big difference to your headspace – not only because it distances you from your working environment, but because it mimics a commute-like journey.

Taking some time to walk after leaving the office – perhaps by walking to the next station stop – is also a great way to create a pause between the day and the evening.

You could even try practising mindfulness while you’re walking to relieve stress and take your mind off of the events of the day.

5. Cook dinner

Cooking dinner may sound like a simple suggestion, but you’ll be surprised how big a difference it can make to your headspace.

It’s great because it doesn’t just engage you mentally, but physically, too – you won’t be able to log back on to your laptop or check emails when you’ve got vegetables to chop!

13 easy ways to switch off from work at the end of a long day