Here's how you can recharge and disconnect from work during your personal time.

Scheduling downtime is essential for boosting creativity. When you allow yourself to step away from work and engage in relaxing activities, you give your mind the space it needs to wander and make new connections. This can lead to fresh ideas and innovative solutions that you might not have thought of when constantly focused on tasks.

Rest is as important as work. Schedule rest as you schedule work. Give others the permission to tell you to rest. Be accountable about your rest and eating. Then, you can be a wholesome professional.

I personally feel every writer is different in their own world. While they fall into categories niche or majority preferred, every writer knows their "Thing". For me, it's a lot of things (fortunately). I indulge in video games, books, poetry, reading, writing (forms different than my professional category). This way, my creativity bar is refilled, and my slump is revitalised. If you are new to the field, it's easy as finding your "thing". Go into maintenance mode. Even your most trusted banks do so, some almost always.

A dear friend of mine once told me a line that still sticks to my mind, "if you start dreaming about your tasks at work or work in any way, then it's time to quit". Quit as in metaphorically, of course. He is, in no way, supporting mass resignation (I must add). But you get the idea. Even if you are entrepreneur, give at least 25% of the day in your waking life for something creative or calming or therapeutic or entertaining other than your work. Of course, tech can be included in this as long as it's not related to your working environment. Yes. Even if it resembles your work environment, your brainless brain will assume you are working and burn you out. It's quite simply a common problem. Brain don't brain all the time. Give it a rest.

These techniques work in marvelous ways and improve the level of critical thinking. The health teachings inspire us to be able to manage stress and cope effectively. If the stressor can not be removed or coped with, the individual will experience mental breakdown

This doesn't necessarily have to be before or after work. When the workload piles up (as it sometimes does in most industries) and I get anxious, I simply close my laptop (yes, during office hours) and go out, drink coffee (or tea, if you are a tea person, or don't drink anything), and look up at the sky, thinking about nothing. It's a form of quick relaxation action for me which I've picked up from someone important in my life. And I must say, she was right. It definitely helps all the time.

I'm not sure if you have heard of this funny point that going to the gym for physical health improvement accidentally fixed your mental health. There are a lot of scientific intricacies happening in the backend resulting in that reaction but let's just say I've personally witnessed it. You don't need to pull a 100Kg bench press. Just go for a walk in the park for at least 20 mins everyday. It fixes your mental and physical health. Guaranteed. You can report my profile if it doesn't.

If you are a writer in the creative field of advertising or similar industry, sometimes writing itself can be a form of therapy from work stress, which is, also writing. Irony? Maybe. But consider this example: You are working on an ad creative or a blog post or a website content, and you burn out or hit the "Writer's Block". Well, you can always start writing a short story or poetry or a personal blog unrelated to this creative work. It will help unlock the blocked part of the writer in you.

Engaging with friends, family, and fellow writers provides a much-needed break from the solitary nature of writing. These interactions can offer emotional support, fresh perspectives, and inspiration, helping writers avoid burnout. Attending virtual or in-person writing groups, workshops, and social events can foster a sense of community and belonging, counteracting the isolation often felt when working from home. By prioritizing social connections, writers can maintain a healthier work-life balance, rejuvenate their creativity, and return to their projects with renewed energy and focus.

Recharging and disconnecting from work during your time is essential for maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Last month I took 12 days off from work in the mountains. Start by setting clear boundaries: turn off work notifications and avoid checking emails after hours. Engage in activities that relax and energize you, like reading, exercising, or pursuing a hobby. Spend quality time with loved ones, and practice mindfulness or meditation to center yourself. Take short breaks throughout the day to step outside or stretch. Remember, your personal time is for you—use it to refresh, recharge, and return to work with a clear mind and renewed energy.