Switching Off From Work

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This is the mindful minute - your mental health cheat sheet.

The newsletter that’s like the Uber driver who has Bluetooth that actually works.

What you'll learn in < 60 seconds today 👇

  • How to effectively switch off from work

  • Why talking about mental health can save lives

  • Toxic Positivity: Better Language to Use to Help Others​

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How to effectively switch off from work

​Learning to effectively disconnect from work and enjoy your time off is super important in achieving the work-life balance that most of us are striving for.

But time off isn’t time off if you can’t get out of your head!

We've all been there.

After a long day of deadlines and remembering to keep yourself fed and watered, you’re finally off-the-clock for some much-needed rest aaaaaand…your mind isn’t on board.

Instead, your brain is stuck on an endless loop of items from your to-do list, making you feel frazzled and close to burn out.

So, what can you do to get your mind on board​

Try combining some of these to create your own daily unwinding routine:​

📵 Flight mode your phone

🧘‍♂️ Do at least 4 mins Wim Hof breathing

🚶 15min walk or run outside without headphones

💬 Speak to friends or family ​​

Doing them daily will help train your brain on how to transition from work easily and allow you to switch off.​

😂 MOW (Meme of the week)

Let's talk about it

​With September being suicide awareness month, let's be more mindful of how we talk about mental health and suicide.

It might not seem like much, but just talking openly about mental health can go a long way in breaking the stigma.

It lets those around you know that it's safe to open up, share or ask for help.

We often don't know what to say or are scared we will say the wrong thing.

But, the reality is -

People in distress don't need advice.

They need compassion, empathy, and a lack of judgment.

Having authentic, caring conversations can make all the difference.

🤏 A Tiny Thought 

"The best decisions have little to no immediate payoff.​The best choices compound.​Most of the benefits come at the end, not the beginning.​The more patient you are, the bigger the payoff."

Toxic Positivity: Better Phrases to Use

​Just like anything done in excess, when positivity is used to cover up or silence the human experience, it becomes toxic.

By disallowing the existence of certain feelings, we fall into a state of denial and repressed emotions.

The truth is, humans are flawed.

We get jealous, angry, resentful, and greedy.

Sometimes life can just flat-out suck.

By pretending that we are “positive vibes all day,” we deny the validity of a genuine human experience.

So next time you're tempted to use one of these platitudes - turn it into acceptance and validation instead:

  • “Everything will work out in the end.” 👉 “This is really hard. I’m here for you.”

  • “Don’t think about it, stay positive!” 👉 “Describe what you’re feeling, I’m listening.”

  • “Everything happens for a reason.” 👉 “How can I support you during this hard time?”

  • “It could be worse.” 👉 “That sucks. I’m so sorry you’re going through this. I'm here for you”

Aim for balance and the acceptance of both good and bad emotions rather than all-or-nothing thinking.

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