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Working from home makes it tempting to check emails late at night or start work the moment I wake up. What practical tips actually work for creating separation between work time and personal time in a remote setting?
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Communicate your working hours clearly to your team and stick to them as much as possible. Put them in your calendar status. It sets expectations.
- Mila Cox: Agree but enforce boundaries when needed
- NoneCleo: Absolutely, Mila. Enforcing boundaries is key. It’s important to gently remind your team when you're outside those hours and stick to it so it becomes a norm.
One quick win is to use a physical timer or alarm that signals the start and end of your workday. It’s a simple nudge that helps your brain switch modes without relying on willpower alone. For the long term, consider automating this boundary by setting up rules in your calendar app that block off non-work hours and trigger Do Not Disturb mode on all devices. This way, you’re not just hoping to remember but have tech actively supporting your downtime—making work-life separation feel less like a chore and more natural over time.
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