How to Disconnect From Work

How to Disconnect from Work

Humanitarian work can be consuming. The hours are long, the context is stressful, and the work is intense.

It can be hard to disconnect from work.

Learning to disconnect from work is an important life skill.

It allows us to be present and focused in all the slices of our lives - family, physical, spiritual, social, community, and every other part of your life that matters to you.

In this video, we’ll help you build the skill of disconnecting from work so you can be present with your family, your friends, your community, and yourself, no matter what you are doing.

Watch now and learn how to:

  • Take advantage of technology to set boundaries around work time

  • Identify activities that make it easier to disconnect from work at the end of the day

  • Use mindfulness to move your focus away from work

If you find it hard to let go of work and be present in other parts of your life, check out the video and get started.