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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 settin
by kharak 6y ago
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.
- ehnto 6y agoMe 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).
- Uberphallus 6y agoFurthermore, I would add to the first point, separate computers for working and entertainment.
- kharak 6y agoGood 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.
- arvinsim 6y agoSome 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.
- vladvasiliu 6y agoThat's true. I've been thinking about setting up dual-boot or at the least having separate accounts.
- mvanbaak 6y agoFor 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.