Only focusing on work can lead to burnout, mental fatigue and physical problems arising from stress. Research shows that finding the time to switch off from work is vital to your long-term health.

How to do that:

• Detach yourself from your...

Create a specific plan about when you are going to engage in worrying. This helps you to stick to it when it gets difficult. It also helps to reduce the potential short-term threat to your health, such as increased heart rate and blood pressure.

• Schedule a limi...

Multiple studies found several psychological interventions for overcoming worry and rumination that can be divided into seven broad types:

• Action planning, such as an appointed worry time.
• Stress management, such as focusing on the more control...