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Switch off after work to feel less drained
In studies of 38,124 employees, mentally switching off from work in free time went with less exhaustion and more life satisfaction.
Mentally switching off from work in free time went with less exhaustion and more life satisfaction.
The study
This meta-analysis covered 91 samples with 38,124 employees. Being able to detach from work in free time was linked with less exhaustion, higher life satisfaction, better well-being and sleep, and less fatigue. Higher job demands went with less detachment. These were correlations, so they show a link, not cause and effect.
Starting small
A small ritual can mark the end of the workday. Closing the laptop, writing tomorrow's first task down, or taking a short walk can help draw a line between work and the rest of the evening.
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References
1. Wendsche, Lohmann-Haislah (2016). A Meta-Analysis on Antecedents and Outcomes of Detachment from Work. Frontiers in Psychology.