Want To Unplug? Here Are 7 Ways That Guarantee It So You Can Live A More Productive, Connected And Happier Work Life

Want To Unplug? Here Are 7 Ways That Guarantee It So You Can Live A More Productive, Connected And Happier Work Life
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  1. When you go out to lunch or dinner with colleagues, everyone puts their smartphones in the middle of the table, face down.
  • They will buzz or ring – sometimes continuously.
  • You may know which phone is sending streams of texts, but you don’t read them, because you can’t see them.
  • The first person who touches their phone because they can’t stand the separation anxiety, pays the bill.

2. Ask to implement France’s new Powerdown edict.

  • Employees of 50 or more have the right to unplug from work demands after normal working hours.
  • Regardless of which country you are in; you have a right to a life before and after work. You also have a right to uninterrupted sleep.

3. Block out time during your work day for a break from work.

  • Companies like Nike and Zappos are at the forefront of napping.
  • You will feel refreshed, energized and you will be more productive.

4. Take a walk in nature.

  • It can make you more creative, productive, smarter and happy.

5. Meditate before work, during lunch, or after a stressful meeting.

  • Gain happiness, performance, energy and peace
  • Whether that is an intense burst work out or a Yoga class, exercise releases the hormones that energize you, improve your health and overall mental wellbeing.
  • Many companies are embracing wellness. Here are some of the healthiest ones.

7. EMAIL

  • Set an automatic reply to emails that says: “Thank you for your email. Because I have many projects to complete on time, I am answering emails between 8a-10am and 4-5pm only. Thank you for your patience and understanding as I create a more productive and engaged work product and reduce job stress. You should try it.”
  • Here are several additionally effective ways to manage your email.

Jody B. Miller is the CEO of C2C Executive Search & Strategic Management and is a Published Author. She is known as "The Work Happiness Expert," and writes about what we think about but don’t always talk about. She also writes fiction, articles for The Huffington Post and LinkedIn and speaks about finding meaning and happiness in work and in life. You can read more about her at: www.jodybmiller.com. www.c2cexecutivesearch.com. Pre-order a signed copy of her 2017 book, FROM DRIFT TO SHIFT: How Change Can Bring True Meaning and Happiness to Your Work and Life.

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