`OFF' SWITCH
ritual' it's a specific action you take
at the boundary between work and
home, and it's designed to send an
`Off'signaltoyourconsciousand
subconscious mind.
that it will switch off the parts of your
doctor programming that don't serve
you when you are away from work and
stow away the stresses of this day until
you return.
·Beforeyousitdownandtalk
and/or change your work
clothes for home clothes.
yourself a whole body stretch
with an audible sigh as you release
the cares of your work day.
inside. While walking, practice
using your steps to release work
and come into the present.
balance and it will allow you to be
completely present with your family
and friends.
effective`Off'switch:
contains as many sensory
modalities as possible. The
four big ones are movement,
sound, feeling and intention.
always do each time you leave the
office or enter your home. You
use this as a trigger to remember
to perform your boundary ritual.
Common triggers include:
car ignition.
arrive home.
your home.
mindfulness and a clear intention
to release, relax, let go and turn the
doctorprogramming`Off'.Youcan
even say a short phrase to yourself,
such as: "I release the doctor until
the next time he/she is needed".
life balance is a process. You have been
conditioned to be constantly switched
`On',soitwilltakesomepracticeand
tweaking to refine your boundary ritual
and turn off the mind chatter once you
walk out of your practice door.
·Whatwouldyouliketouseasyourfirstpassataboundaryritual?
·Whatwillyouuseasyourtriggertohelpyourememberyourritual?
·Whenwillyoutryitout?
around the block before going inside.