Friday Coffee Chats by The Happy 9 to 5
Welcome to Friday Coffee Chats by The Happy 9 to 5, your all-in-one resource for navigating the modern working world without losing yourself in the process. If you're struggling to reach your career goals without burning out, stay productive with a never-ending to-do list, set healthy boundaries at work, or gain back control over your life, this podcast is for you.
At The Happy 9 to 5, we share no-fluff, practical advice backed by science that will transform your work and life into a more fulfilling experience. Our mission is to provide you with the best toolbox for a healthier, happier work-life balance, and to empower you to build the life you deserve, one podcast episode at a time.
Join us every Friday for our coffee chat sessions, where we delve into topics such as finding your confidence, working productively without long hours, and maintaining a healthy balance between professional and personal success. Our advice is grounded in our own experiences as work and organizational psychologists, as young professionals, and as women who just like you are seeking to achieve their potential, and thrive both at work and in life.
Love,
Eleni & Tina
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Friday Coffee Chats by The Happy 9 to 5
49. How to stop overthinking about work all the time & enjoy your free time
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You’ve logged off. The laptop is shut. But your brain? Still thinks about that meeting from 2 PM. 🙃
In this Friday Coffee Chat, we’re talking about something so many of us struggle with: detaching from work—mentally, emotionally, all of it. Because you cannot fully enjoy your life and protect your well-being if you're constantly thinking about work.
We cover:
✨ Why it’s so hard to detach (hello, unfinished tasks and late-day emails)
✨ What reattachment is—and why starting your day right helps you end it better
✨ What to do before, during, and after work to protect your energy
✨ Simple mindset shifts and rituals to create boundaries that stick
You’ll get real-life examples that will help you:
- Stop bringing work into your evenings
- Use brain dumps, shutdown plans & the “Cancel! Cancel!” technique
- Find ways to fill your after-hours with things that bring you joy.
This one’s for you if you’re craving more headspace and clarity, better after-work routines, and the kind of evenings that actually feel like a break.
Love,
Tina & Eleni
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