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Taking work home

Do you find that work doesn’t stop when you’re at home? Perhaps you keep thinking about tasks, conversations or what still needs to be done. Or you end up checking your email for a moment, even though you actually wanted to rest. Taking work home with you can mean you’re never really off duty. It’s not just about literally carrying work home with you. Worrying, planning and keeping your mind on work also take up energy. If this happens often, it becomes harder to recover. Being at home then no longer feels like taking a break from work, but like continuing to work in your head.

Taking work home
What do you notice?

Taking work home can manifest itself in various ways.

You may, for example, notice that:

  • you continue to think about work after working hours;
  • you often check your emails or messages;
  • you find it difficult to relax;
  • you pay less attention to home;
  • you have difficulty falling asleep;
  • you are irritable;
  • if you feel as though you are always lagging behind;
  • you use your free time to finish work;
  • you feel guilty when you are unavailable.

Sometimes it feels as though carrying on working is necessary to stay in control. But in the long run, it can actually lead to more tiredness and stress.

What might be the reason for this?

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    Do you find that your workplace isn’t quite right for you? Perhaps you’re experiencing discomfort caused by your chair, desk, screen, work height or the way you have to move. Or perhaps you find that by the end of the day you feel stiff, tired or tense. A workplace doesn’t have to be perfect, but it does need to suit your body’s needs. A good workplace helps to reduce discomfort and distribute energy more effectively. This applies not only to office work. The workplace can also have a significant impact on standing work, care work, production work, retail work or work whilst on the move.

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Taking work home with you can be caused by high work pressure, a lot of responsibility or unclear boundaries. Digital accessibility also plays a major role. If emails and messages are always close at hand, work remains an ever-present presence.

In addition, personal expectations can play a part. You want to do a good job, not forget anything or let others down. As a result, your mind keeps working, even after the working day is over.

Sometimes there is no clear point at which the working day ends. Particularly when working from home, the boundary between work and private life can easily become blurred.

What can you do yourself?

It helps to create a clear distinction between work and home.

For example, you could:

  • at the end of the working day, make a note of what needs attention tomorrow;
  • switch off emails and work notifications after working hours;
  • use a set closing ritual;
  • put work equipment out of sight;
  • agree with yourself when you are and are not available;
  • doing something after work that helps you switch off;
  • discuss tasks if they do not fit within working hours on a regular basis;
  • Make a conscious effort to keep your free time free.

Your mind sometimes needs time to switch off. A regular break can help with this.

When is it advisable to seek help?

It is wise to seek help if your work continues to take over your free time. It is also a good idea to seek advice if you are having trouble sleeping, remain stressed or spend less time at home because of work.

Please also ask for help if you are unsure how to discuss boundaries or if your workload remains too high.

How Rondom can help

Together, we’ll explore why work follows us home and what’s needed to switch off more effectively. In doing so, we’ll focus on workload, boundaries, recovery and habits.

A occupational therapist can help to organise tasks, energy and work structure more effectively. A lifestyle coach can help with rhythm, relaxation and sleep. If you’re worrying, feeling stressed or finding it hard to let go, it can psychological support should be appropriate.

We are looking for ways to separate work and leisure more clearly.

Do you feel as though you’re always on the go? Perhaps you’re constantly busy with work, family, appointments or everything that still needs doing. Even when you’re sitting still, your mind keeps racing. That can be exhausting. It’s as if your body is at home, but your mind isn’t really there. Being constantly on the go can seem normal for a long time. Especially if you have a lot of responsibilities. But if there are few moments of rest, your system becomes overloaded. You may then experience symptoms such as headaches, tiredness, tension, poor sleep or irritability.

  • Carrying on with work despite pain or tiredness

    Do you find that work is becoming increasingly difficult due to pain or fatigue? Perhaps you manage to get through the working day, but afterwards you feel completely drained. Or you find yourself carrying on at work, even though your body is actually already telling you that it’s had enough. In the long run, this can take a heavy toll on you. Carrying on working whilst experiencing symptoms is often a matter of striking a balance. You want to do your job well, not put a strain on your colleagues and fulfil your responsibilities. At the same time, your body or mind may need more rest than you’re used to. If that balance is missing, work can start to feel more and more like a struggle for survival.

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