Unplug
This is especially important if your job is a significant source of stress. If you're glued to your phone and laptop on evenings and weekends, Dr. Gharibian emphasised the need to set boundaries and stick to them. "Being stuck to the screen during work is one thing, but when you come home, put your laptop and phone away and learn to unwind," he said.
Some people use their laptops for more enjoyable activities outside of work hours — and that's all well and good unless you can't resist checking your work email or getting a jump start on a project. "I recommend people set a schedule for work, and when that work time is over, it's time to put your laptop away," Dr. Gharibian said.
Set a timer if you need to and remind yourself that unless the task at hand is urgent and time-sensitive, it can wait until tomorrow. Additionally, Dr. Gharibian noted that if you give yourself time to relax and unwind in the evenings, you'll be more efficient when you arrive at work the next day.