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Marie Claire
Marie Claire
Lifestyle
Dionne Brighton

This is exactly how to switch off even when you feel likely you've tried *everything*, according to the experts

How to switch off: A woman sat with her headphones on

If you're wondering how to switch off after a particularly long week, know this: you're not alone. I often find it hard during busy periods and would be lying if I said I don't often think about my emails come the weekend.

So, to help myself on my journey to a more stress-free life, I did some research. Time and time again, studies have shown that one of the simplest self care ideas and ways to switch off is treating yourself to some downtime. What that looks like will be different for everyone - for some, running will do the trick, while others will prefer lying in front of the television.

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