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Making your home a sanctuary

One of the best things you can do to reduce stress is separate your work from your personal life. Get into a habit of cutting off from work the minute you walk out of the office door. This is really important, because otherwise you’ll find it very difficult to have a successful work - life balance. Work is - after all - a means to an end, not all encompassing in your life!

Modern society tries to convince you that work is the most important thing in your life. The first thing you're asked in social situations is "what do you do for a living?". It's no wonder people find it so hard to leave work behind once they leave the office building. Subsequently, workers often complain that it takes them until Sunday night on weekends to unwind from work and when taking annual leave, it can take a whole week to unwind from the stress associated with work. In order to avoid living the rat race, it's vital to make your home your sanctuary.

Tips of making your home a sanctuary

It’s really easy to create a nice ritual when you arrive home from work, in order to break the association between work and stress. Here are some suggestions that have worked well for our clients:

• On your way home from work tell yourself that work is a means to an end - LIVING. This sounds simple, but when you finally realise that work is actually NOT your whole life, you begin to see it for what it really is. You stop getting so upset about the little things, as you begin to appreciate the reason you’re working in the first place (e.g. to live in your nice home, to feed and play with your lovely family, to dress in comfortable clothes, to travel etc...)
• Get into a habit of burning essential oils at home (try bergamot and geranium mix) as soon as you come home. These oils not only create a peaceful environment, but leave your home smelling lovely
• Lie on the bed or in a comfortable chair for 5 minutes and breathe deeply in and out to relax. This type of relaxation is a great way to relax and bond with a family pet.
• Then ease into your evening and ENJOY YOUR LIFE. Remember - work is a means to an end

How happy Life counselling can help you

Happy Life counselling show you how to instantly unwind after a hard days work and how to enjoy your work life, even during times of stress. You will also be guided through techniques to increase your confidence and self-esteem to assist with career progression and confidence in the workplace, so that you can return home calm, after a long day at work.

If you would like Happy Life to help you to create a better work/life balance, simply drop us a line at: info@happylife.net.au or log on to the Happy Life coaching or Members Benefit sections of this website for more information.

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