Wind Down

Still stressed when you get home? Three ways to shift gears.

For a happier work-to-home transition, take a few minutes to decompress before plunging into kid and dinner duty.

1. Shift gears. Shed work duds and switch to jeans and a sweatshirt, even jammies— whatever signals relaxation. And shut off your BlackBerry.

2. Know yourself. Would some deep breaths outdoors help you Zen? A cup of herbal tea? Choose what calms you and do it.

3. Be type B. You’re not a slacker if you momentarily chill with the E! channel in front of the TV. This mental shift might be just the transition trick you need.

Source: Deborah Ledley, PhD, founder of TheCalmMom.com

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I don't know about the

by marierm on February 09, 2012

I don't know about the majority of working mothers, but by the time my kids and I get home, we are hungry and have 3 hours to cook, eat, and finish homework. The last thing I can do is "relax" while my kids are hungry and begging to watch TV before homework is checked.

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