• If You Have 5 Minutes. Consciously do nothing to help you unwind. Stand up, stretch, and take a few deep breaths.
• If You Have 15 Minutes. Take a short walk. Getting away from your current environment gives your mind something new to focus on.
• If You Have an H...

There are four elements that need to be done as a ritual to disconnect from work:

1. Create a shutdown ritual each evening.
2. Physically separate from your laptop and/or smartphone if possible.
3. Take some time to relax and reflect on the day, just with yourself.
4. ...

1. Distractions are the biggest threat to doing deep, focused work. When working, avoid switching between tasks, checking emails, or checking your phone. If you can’t address something immediately, let it wait.
2. Clean and organize your workspace (and even your computer). Since our brains...