01 SET A LATER ALARM
Much is said about exiting the office promptly but early-morning presenteeism is a problem too, with habitual overtime linked to lower productivity. The world won't fall apart if you're not at your desk for 8am – as Rajesh Nair, a consultant urological surgeon, knows. “There are days when you'd ideally like to get into work early,” he says. “But there are those days when you have to be in early, and knowing the difference is key.” When a later start means a stronger performance, Nair has his priorities in order.
02 Wind Down
Musical theatre whiz Kirby Burgess stars in , touring the Gold Coast, Sydney and Melbourne from January. After late shows, she unwinds with a calming ritual “to signal to my body that it's time to switch off,” she says. “I shower by candlelight and play meditative soundscapes – anything that distracts my mind from new thoughts. Plus body
