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I'm also in a 1BR apartment with my partner. I have a desk in the corner (having previously done some WFH when needed) and my partner works on the dining table.

I'm also in a 1BR apartment with my partner. I have a desk in the corner (having previously done some WFH when needed) and my partner works on the dining table. I personally don't follow any of the "back to the routine" habits or any special apps or anything. I sometimes need to work a little later to finish a specific task, but otherwise when 5 o'clock rolls around that's it. 5PM, I get up and start dinner. I break for lunch around noon or 1PM—I don't stress about that. I am the regular reminder for my partner that she needs to take a break. It's something I learned a long time ago: if you just keep working nobody will really stop you (save for a kind boss or coworker). What may help as much as any "hacks" or whatever else is being sold is to give yourself things to look forward to after work. I often give myself something small—even if it's just playing a game or working on some music or something. My time is mine and I'm excited to get back to it. Do you have a fixed work station or do you migrate around a lot?

quacker 6y ago
Same. Two people in the house each with only one desk for work and personal use. I work 9-5. I close my work laptop at 5pm, and ignore all notifications outside that time. There are a few things that help, I guess: 1. I have no real motivation to work into the evening. It's not like making yet another CRUD app is that interesting. But, there's also no pressure from my job to work long hours. 2. There's tons of stuff I want to get to outside of work, whether it's exercise, video games, TV, reading, cooking/baking, napping, personal projects, or whatever 3. My GF and I always eat dinner at the table together, which helps keep us accountable.