Question 1 of 7
When your working day ends, what tends to happen?
My body still feels tense, restless or switched on. I replay conversations, meetings or things that happened during the day. I start planning, organising or solving things for tomorrow. Something that happened with another person keeps bothering me. I feel like I should still be doing something productive. I can't identify one particular thing — I just don't feel properly switched off.
Question 2 of 7
When you stop working, how does your body usually feel?
Tense or tight — I notice it in places like my shoulders, jaw, chest or stomach. Restless — I find it difficult to physically settle. Tired, but still somehow “on”. My body feels fairly relaxed, but my mind may still be busy. It varies — it depends on the day.
Question 3 of 7
When you're trying to switch off, what does your mind tend to do?
Replay conversations, meetings or things that happened during the day. Go over unfinished tasks or things I still need to do. Start planning and organising tomorrow. Worry that I've forgotten something or missed something important. Check or think about emails, messages, notifications or other work. It isn't specifically about work — my mind just stays busy.
Question 4 of 7
When something from work stays on your mind, what do you tend to tell yourself about it?
“I should have handled it better.” “I need to stay on top of things.” “If I stop thinking about it, I might forget something important.” “I don't want to let people down.” “I should have got more done.” “I don't usually put it into words — I just keep thinking about it.”
Question 5 of 7
Is there something specific from your working day that continues to affect you after work?
A difficult conversation or interaction. Something someone said about my work, including criticism or feedback. Conflict, tension or disagreement with someone. Something uncomfortable or embarrassing that happened. Pressure about an important outcome, decision or situation. No — it's more of a general feeling or mental loop rather than one specific thing.
Question 6 of 7
When you notice you're not switching off, what do you tend to do?
I keep working or find more things that need doing. I check emails, messages or work notifications. I keep talking or thinking about work with someone else. I distract myself with my phone, TV or something else, but my mind still feels busy. I try to make myself relax, but I end up thinking about work anyway. I don't really do anything differently — I just stay mentally switched on.
Question 7 of 7
If switching off after work became easier, what would you most like to get back?
Feeling more physically at ease. More space in my head. Being more present with the people around me. More time and energy for hobbies, interests or things I enjoy. The feeling that work is genuinely finished when my working day ends. A more natural transition from work into the rest of my day.
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