09. #09 Psychological Detachment From Work

In this episode we talk about Psychological Detachment from Work and give you actionable tools to help bridge the gap between work life and off-work life

In this episode we cover:

• What is Psychological Detachment?
• The research that supports this concept and its impact
• Ways to recognize where you are and what needs to happen to help keep you happy, healthy and strong as an emergency responder
• Strategies around psychological detachment and tools that you can implement for zero cost
• Boundary management and how to value yourself and communicate effectively which leads to higher performance

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Etzion, D., Eden, D., & Lapidot, Y. (1998). Relief from job stressors and burnout: reserve service as a respite. The Journal of applied psychology, 83(4), 577–585. https://doi.org/10.1037/0021-9010.83.4.577

Karabinski, T., Haun, V. C., Nübold, A., Wendsche, J., & Wegge, J. (2021). Interventions for improving psychological detachment from work: A meta-analysis. Journal of occupational health psychology, 26(3), 224–242. https://doi.org/10.1037/ocp0000280

Sonnentag, S., Binnewies, C., & Mojza, E. J. (2010). Staying well and engaged when demands are high: the role of psychological detachment. The Journal of applied psychology, 95(5), 965–976. https://doi.org/10.1037/a0020032

Sonnentag, S. (2012). Psychological Detachment From Work During Leisure Time: The Benefits of Mentally Disengaging From Work. Current Directions in Psychological Science : A Journal of the American Psychological Society, 21(2), 114–118. https://doi.org/10.1177/0963721411434979

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