Mom Wife Career Life | Time Management & Work-Life Balance for Working Moms, Mindset, Healthy Habits, Positive Parenting 254. How To Mentally Shut Down From Work At The End Of The Day (So You Don't Bring It Home With You)
Sep 30, 2025
Explore how working moms can truly clock out and enjoy quality family time. Discover the importance of creating a shutdown routine and using a 'fake commute' to transition from work to home. Learn effective techniques like physical movement and mindfulness to reset your energy. Kerri shares helpful strategies for clearing your mind of work tasks, setting tech boundaries, and embracing gratitude to find closure. It's all about shifting your mindset to cherish evening moments with loved ones.
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Brains Crave Closure
- Our brains crave closure so unfinished tasks keep intruding into family time.
- Training intentional end-of-day practices helps your mind truly switch roles from work to home.
Build A Workday Shutdown Routine
- Create a consistent end-of-work shutdown routine and block the last hour of your workday for it.
- Write top three priorities for tomorrow and physically close your computer to signal your brain you're done.
Use A Real Or Fake Commute
- Use your commute as a mental reset or create a 10-minute fake commute when working from home.
- Walk or sit outside to give your brain space before you switch into mom mode.