Mentally Stronger with Therapist Amy Morin 295 — Exhausted by Your Job? How to Stop the Grind from Grinding You Down with Psychologist Guy Winch
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Mar 2, 2026 
Guy Winch, licensed psychologist and author of Emotional First Aid and Mind Over Grind, shares practical, research-based ways to stop work from taking over your life. He talks about why balance starts in your head, how tiny micro-breaks and rituals help you recover, ways to set better boundaries, and how to make vacations truly restorative.
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Work Life Balance Starts In Your Head
- Work-life balance starts in your head, not your schedule, because mental separation determines when your workday truly ends.
- Guy Winch says your workday ends only when you stop thinking about work, so mental boundaries matter more than hours.
Waiting Tables Was A Job You Could Really Leave
- Guy Winch recalls waiting tables as a rare job where you can truly leave work behind when your shift ends.
- He contrasts that with most modern jobs where grind culture and remote communication prevent clear end-of-day separation.
Use Micro Breaks To Reset Midday
- Take planned micro breaks during intense workdays to reset cognitive resources and improve focus.
- Guy Winch recommends short walks, stairs, or a 10–15 minute power nap and scheduled venting calls to restore bandwidth.
