¿Cómo desconectarse del trabajo?: expertos explican técnicas para mejorar la salud mental
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TL;DR
- Many employees feel pressured to answer calls and emails outside of work hours.
- Two out of five workers put in extra hours due to high workloads.
- Psychological detachment from work is essential for general health and improved productivity.
- Failing to detach from work is associated with negative moods and lower overall well-being.
- The paradox of recovery suggests that increased workload, time pressure, and interpersonal issues make detachment harder.
- Experts recommend ending workdays with a specific practice or ritual to signal the brain to deactivate work stress.
- This advice is especially relevant for remote workers, who often work more hours than in-person employees.
- Creating physical and mental separation is important, particularly when working from home.
- Taking a minute to jot down ideas for the next day's tasks can aid psychological detachment.
- Scheduling activities after work is a good strategy for those struggling to end their workday.