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I get home and I amall kinds of exhausted, mentally and physically.
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Just like manual labor,regulating your emotionsin conversation after conversation can leave youand meutterly drained.
So, its no wonder I dont feel like people-ing at the end of the day.
Pencil in breaks where you might.
When you have too much on your plate,morescheduling may sound like counterintuitive advice.
Our brains are lazy and crave structure, Dr. Zuckerman tells SELF.
The more we can predict what comes next, the less cognitive resources we use up.
you’ve got the option to ask, Does this drain or fill my cup?
and even rank the task on a scale of 1 to 10.
Have a clear transition from work to home.
Like Mr. Rogers, I (and you) should find a way toshake off the workday.
Just be sure to tell the people at home to expect your need to decompress.
Dont beat yourself up for needing downtime.
But, as much as our culture tells us differently, self-care isnt selfish.
Ultimately, that meant reducing her client load to find the balance she so desperately needed.
Of course, self-care looks different for everyone.
Prioritizing yourself only makes you better at all your other (personal and professional) roles in life.
Remember that not all social interactions are created equal.
Barkholtz explains that she jokingly tells her closest friends they dont count as people.
Not sure which people are the right ones in your life?
Similar to the to-do list check-in above, Dr. Zuckerman suggests doing an interpersonal inventory.
As Barkholtz says, socializing shouldnt feel like another job.
Consider parallel play activities.
That way, youre not rejecting them, but you arent pouring out the rest of your cup either.
Youre basically being alone…togetherand that doesnt sound half bad if you ask me.
(Here are somedepression symptoms you shouldnt ignoreplus how to get support if you need it).
My favorite strategy right now: embracing self-care.
