I usually try to learn/use a language I don't use at work. Then take a leisurely approach to learning the new language. Many times it works. Many times it doesn

I usually try to learn/use a language I don't use at work. Then take a leisurely approach to learning the new language. Many times it works. Many times it doesn't. I try to do things I know I won't be doing at work right now. The stuff I do outside of work is just because I'm interested in it. I also workout, watch TV and meet up with friends etc... which involve not being at work mentally.