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It is possible to stop thinking about work.
When work is stressful it’s natural to obsess, overthink or over-process. But so much rumination can actually result in more stress. And this can create a doom loop, leading to even more overthinking. But it’s possible to stop thinking about work and put your thoughts on a more positive path.
You’re wise to manage your stress, because stress is rising all the time. You’re also smart to manage your thinking, because it has a huge impact on your overall wellbeing. What you give focus to tends to consume your energy. As Epictetus said, “You become what you give your attention to.”
In addition, the words you use and the way you think about things can impact on your belief system. This is referred to as linguistic determinism, and it’s a reminder that managing your thoughts is one of the primary ways to positively affect your beliefs and behaviors.
How to Stop Thinking About Work
So how can you manage your thinking and reduce the amount of time you spend processing or obsessing about work?
First, you can .
1. Give Yourself Permission to Reflect
It’s healthy to consider your day and identify ways you can improve. We all have an instinct to matter. We want to do a good job and generate credibility. In addition, it’s natural to get a sense of identity from your job. Of course, your identity is also based on your roles with your family, friends and community as well, but caring about the work you do is also constructive. All this is to say that it’s natural to continue to think about work beyond the boundaries of your day.
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