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I struggled with this too until I started 'commuting' to work... at home! Every morning I get dressed (no pajamas!), make coffee, and take a 10-minute walk around the neighborhood before sitting down to work. Then I do the same walk at the end of the day to 'commute home'. The ritual helps my brain switch modes.
The key is creating physical boundaries even when space is limited. I converted a corner of my bedroom with a folding desk that I ONLY use for work. At 6pm I literally fold it away and can't see my 'office' anymore. Out of sight, out of mind works for me!
Have you tried time blocking? I schedule EVERYTHING - even lunch breaks and end-of-day time. Google Calendar is set to send me notifications like 'Stop working in 15 minutes' and I treat those as seriously as client meetings. You have to respect your own time before others will.
Try using different devices for work and personal stuff if possible. My work laptop gets shut down at 5:30pm sharp and goes into a drawer. Notifications off on weekends. It was hard at first but my boss actualy respects me more for having boundaries.
Honestly this is why remote work isn't for everyone. I had to go back to the office 3 days a week for my mental heatlh. Sometimes the old ways are better, no offense.
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