How do you switch off and stop thinking about work or study when the day is done?

A natural way to answer

I try to have a clear cut-off point. I'll close my laptop, tidy my desk, and that little ritual signals to my brain that work is over. Doing something completely unrelated, like cooking, helps me draw a line under the day.

Key phrases to use

• switch off — to stop thinking about work and relax“I find it hard to switch off at weekends.”
• mulling over — thinking about something carefully for a long time“I kept mulling over what she'd said.”
• draw a line under — to decide that something is finished and move on from it“Let's draw a line under today and start fresh tomorrow.”
• unwind — to relax after a period of work or stress“I like to unwind with a hot bath.”