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1. Define environments

I work on the left side of my desk, while spending my private time sitting on the right side.

2. Rituals

I start the workday by setting up my work laptop on the desk and finish the workday by removing the laptop from the desk.

Setting boundaries is paramount. Do this physically. Once I'm no longer working, I don't have a single thought about work. Work ceases to exist when I'm done with the workday.



Me too. I used to hook my laptop up to my desktop screen/keyboard/mouse, but I no longer do in order to create those queues.

I'm also the same in that once work is done, it's gone, I don't think about it, answer emails or check slack. If I didn't make the brutal, no exceptions separation I would never enjoy life or work and I would burn out (again).


Furthermore, I would add to the first point, separate computers for working and entertainment.


Good point. That's exactly what I'm doing. Almost regard it as given, but of course, some don't have a separat device for work.


Some people are not so lucky to have a good work machine for their needs.

If the company allows working from home computer, it can be tempting to use that if it is more powerful.


For a lot of people I know (all located in europe, maybe that makes the difference) the only 'desktop/laptop' they have, is work issued. So it's the other way around.

Just create 2 logins on it, one for work, one for private.


That's true. I've been thinking about setting up dual-boot or at the least having separate accounts.




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