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Practice Mindfulness
Mindfulness is practicing nonjudgmental awareness in the present moment.
Mindfulness can be helpful for trying to break addiction to work. It helps you to get a sense of control and be deliberate about your choices.
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When trying to break an addiction, enlist the help of family, friends or colleagues for accountability and support.
Reset the expectations of your boss and coworkers. Be clear about the changes you are making and the reason for the change.
We live in a culture where work demands our complete allegiance. At the same time, it can be extremely enriching. You feel challenged by your work, you're attached to it, you're learning new things.
But, it is harmful to live an unbalanced life with too much focus on work and never truly be...
After you have redefined success, consider how you want to invest your time and energy.
There will always be more work to be done, but make a choice to spend your time elsewhere: with family, friends, or in your community. And when you spend time with your family or friends, do so wi...
Reconsider how you define success. Workaholics are always aiming to get ahead. But you also need to draw a boundary line that shows respect for your family life, and your physical and spiritual well-being.
Do:
- Redefine personal success to be more about high-quality relationships, community engagement, and physical and spiritual wellness.
- Be intentional about how you choose to spend your time and with whom you spend it.
- Try mindfulness.
Don’t:
- Go it ...
For digital detoxing, experiment with different solutions.
- Put your smartphone away. Put your smartphone out of reach after the workday is done.
- Don't use your phone as a time-filler. It can be a tough habit to break but it will help you to live in the moment.
You can work productively in a creative way for only a certain number of hours per day. Even then, you need proper sleep, nutrition, and exercise for more energy and better focus.
Also consider your family, friends, coworkers, and clients, who count on you and your good health.
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The idea of working from home, on your laptop, flexibly, without having to do the daily commute, is appealing to many office workers.
In the UK there are 4.8 million freelance workers, and many companies are allowing remote working to office workers due to better, more reliable...
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Working from home means that all the chaos of your home (pets, family members, kids, and kitchen noises) is part of your entire workday.
Self-Discipline, concentration and work ethic are needed to successfully navigate this process.
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- You dread going to work in the morning.
- You show up late or find reasons to leave early.
- You feel bored or don’t want to engage with the work when you’re there.
- You’re complaining about work a lot.
- You check your work email first thing in the morning and befor...
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