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For those of you who work away from home, here are our top tips to rebalance work and home life:

• Get up a little earlier than normal and take time to plan your day; • Do not answer work emails or even look at them before you’ve left the house; • Have a nutritious breakfast and get some exercise –even if it’s just a quick lap around the block; • Time-block your activities during your work day and set completion targets for yourself so that you’re not falling behind on projects; • Listen to your favorite songs or motivational podcasts on your way home so that you can block out the stress of the day; • When you get home, tell yourself, “If I can’t fix it right this second, it’s not worth worrying about until tomorrow� ” • Get a good night’s sleep and repeat�

Make Time To Unwind

Next up on our list of stress-reducing techniques is making time to unwind� All work and no play makes for a grumpy human� We all need time to just relax and do nothing but what we enjoy� If you enjoy watching comedy shows, don’t beat yourself up for sinking deep into your couch – or bed –and binging on a few hours of comedy skits� If you enjoy spending time with people you care about, reach out to them in advance during the week and set up a time to do something fun together�