The Bold Life

121: How to Stop Thinking About Work and Enjoy Your Free Time


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Have you ever felt guilty when you rest or take a break from work? Ever feel like you can’t step away from work because you have so much you are thinking about? You’re not alone. 

In fact, there’s a famous psychology study that explains why this happens! But, the result of the study might surprise you.

Make sure you listen on to also learn a simple strategy to shift your brain out of work mode at the end of the day so you can enjoy your evenings and free time without thinking about work.


Show Highlights

[02:33] - Participants in this study rated super boring tasks.

[03:20] - The results of this study were surprising!

[04:05] - What is cognitive dissonance?

[06:07] - When we aren’t working or we take a break, we feel guilty.

[07:13] - Create boundaries for your brain between work and rest time.

[09:11] - Download your Daily Productivity Checklist to help.

[09:47] - Our brains need rest.


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