III) Do someone a favor. Doing something for someone else is scientifically proven to make you happier. Try out Adam's Rifkin's 5-minute favor habit.
Here's a short summary of the helpful habits you can incorporate into your own workday shutdown ritual:- Tidy your desk, save everything you're working on, and close out of all your tabs and windows.
- Review your completed tasks at the end of each day.
- Plan tomorrow's to-do list.
- Leave open just the one tab you need to finish your Most Important Task in the morning.
- Leave a quick-win to do first thing tomorrow.
- Break down the tasks you've been avoiding into smaller, more manageable ones.
- Keep a firm time for ending your workday by making plans to exercise or meet up with a friends.
- Forgive yourself for not finishing everything.
- Thank a co-worker.
- Do a small favor for someone else.
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