I'm also a perfectionist and I recently made a big change at work going from part time to full time. I am totally swamped at work and I'm pretty exhausted when I get home. I have not been working out like I used to. I've noticed the last month I've been feeling anxiety/stress for no real reason. I can eliminate the usual things...family, money, health but yet I was still feeling stressed out. I decided this week to get back to working out no matter how tired I was. I already feel so much better.
As long as you can rule out medical issues or clinical anxiety/depression issues. I'd say take 30 minutes and at least go for a brisk walk. Its bound to help and certainly can't hurt.
I also make sure I get some quiet time when I get home from work. I like to sit in my backyard on my patio swing and just chill out and swing slowly with the fountain making the perfect volume of water movement and enjoy the sunshine and fresh air. Just making time to unwind helps a lot.
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