2017: Leave Work Ready for Life - Breathing Space Blog

The new year approaches, and most people will be back at work. Does this mean an immediate return to old ways? When you consistently work longer hours or take work home from the office you begin to forget what it's like to have a free week night and eventually a free weekend.

To sustain the habit of leaving work on time, start with a small step. Leave without guilt. Hereafter decide that on, say, every Tuesday you will stop working on time and take no extra work home with you.

After freeing up Tuesdays for an entire month, perhaps add Thursdays. In another month add Mondays, and in the fourth month add Wednesdays.