Illustration of various ways of winding down and relaxing after work

by The Tracument Team on May 8, 2025

Relaxing After Work: Behind the Scenes at Tracument

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and here at Tracument, we wanted to take a different approach this year — something a little more personal.

At Tracument, we build systems that make your work life easier: more efficient, less stressful, and way more productive. It's what we love to do. What keeps us going is putting ourselves in your shoes. We understand the pressure you're under, the pace you work at, and the need for tools that truly make a difference. Because behind every automation is a team of real people who care deeply about making your day smoother.

So this month, we're turning the spotlight on our own team — the dedicated people behind Tracument who work every day to simplify how documents are sent and received. In doing this work, we've learned a thing or two about managing stress and staying on top of our own mental health. We asked our team: “What helps you unwind after a stressful day at work?”

Turns out, we've got a pretty great mix of de-stress strategies, and we're sharing a few of them here.

Here's what a few of our team members shared when we asked how they take care of their mental health:

”If the weather is good, go for a walk, sometimes with headphones and fav music. If I am up north, get out on the water — kayak, SUP or jetski. If inside only, listen to fav music or read a book in my reading nook in my bedroom.”

”After a stressful day, I find solace in taking a walk in nature, especially by the water. Watching the endless flow of the blue water calms my mind and serves as a gentle reminder of the beauty and tranquility of life. Sometimes, I like to escape on a short hike through the forest by a running river — it feels good to disconnect from everything and everyone for a while.”

”I speak to family and have a nice snack. Talking about a difficult day helps me feel understood, and to get perspective. Having a snack shifts my focus to something enjoyable and pleasant, and acts as a transition for me from a negative into the positive.”

”I like to lie down and listen to music, or a movie I've watched before. I tend to think and overthink about the day's events and listening to something like a book or a movie helps keep my mind off things. I've honestly restarted watching all the Disney movies, they're easy for my brain and are fun to sing along to!”

Why It Matters

Taking care of our mental health isn't just good for us, it's good for the people we work with and support. When we're rested, recharged, and feeling like ourselves, we show up more fully, not just for ourselves, but for our teammates, our clients, and the work we believe in. It's like that classic battery analogy: you can't jump-start someone else's car if your own battery is dead. Taking the time to recharge isn't selfish, it's how we stay ready to help others.

A message from our Operation Manager

Q: Why do you think supporting mental health is important?

...learning more about mental health helped me realize that there's a difference between surviving and actually being well. I think supporting mental health is important because it gives people permission to slow down and check-in with themselves, something many of us never learn to do. Myself included. Life is hard sometimes and pretending otherwise doesn't help. Especially in today's climate, where we're surrounded by chaos. At Tracument, we're still learning, but creating space for mental health is one of the ways we try to build a culture that works best for humans — not just job titles.

We asked our team for any advice for anyone struggling to find time for a break and they had some great things to say in this regard as well.

”Set reminders on your phone to take a few minute break — go outside for a few minutes, take a few deep breaths, if you have a pet, snuggle for a few mins. Self care is important!”

”You just have to do it. Better to take a day off to de-stress than to take a few years because the constant struggle leads to something worse. Even if it's as simple as going for a walk, talking to family / friends, or doing something you enjoy.”

”If you don't do it, the consequences get worse and worse. Physically and mentally (it gets worse as time goes). It's not worth the risk. Take the break. The company will still stand if you take a few days away.”

We hope that by sharing these small, real-life routines, we remind others in the professional world (especially those in high-pressure spaces) that it's okay to slow down.

Final Thoughts

Mental health isn't just a once-a-year topic — it's something we think about all the time. But this May, we're especially grateful for the reminder to check in with ourselves and each other.

If you're reading this and feeling the pressure, here's your gentle nudge: step away, take a breath, do something that fills your cup.

We'll be doing the same.

Read more:

Mental Health in the Legal Field (with resources)
Mental Health in the Medical Field (with resources)

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