Leaving work at work. How to successfully finish your working day without thinking about work in your free time

Push your last commit, then push away from the desk. Clear your cache, recharge your brain. Great code starts with a well-rested mind. In this interactive session, Norman Kämper-Leymann (1xINTERNET) and Svitlana Fedchenko (1xINTERNET) will share practical strategies and real-life routines that can help everyone create healthy boundaries between work and personal life.

Session overview

Separating work from personal time keeps your mind clear and energy high. This session draws on a popular discussion at the Drupal User Group Berlin, where attendees shared how they "switch off" after work. We’ll highlight simple, effective habits and invite participants to share their own. You’ll walk away with inspiration and practical strategies to leave work at work, reduce stress, and return to work more focused and creative.

Learning objectives

• Recognise common habits and triggers that make it difficult to mentally log off
• Apply proven strategies to create a clean end-of-day routine
• Establish personal rituals and boundaries that support recovery, creativity and focus
• Discover tips and ideas from the Drupal community that you can adapt to your own life

Why attend?

• Beginner-friendly: No prior preparation or knowledge required
• Actionable takeaways: Leave with practical techniques you can apply right away
• Community-driven insights: Learn from shared experiences and add your own
• Focus on wellbeing: Support your creativity, health, and long-term performance