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To help with the 'defining' bit, I've been making a conscious effort to separate work from home over the past few months in a few ways. Even though I'm at home
by politelemon 6y ago
To help with the 'defining' bit, I've been making a conscious effort to separate work from home over the past few months in a few ways. Even though I'm at home and nobody sees me most of the time, I get into "work clothes", even if it's just a T-Shirt or polo, and trousers.
At 5-6PM, I'll shutdown the laptop and put it away, out of sight, and get back into "home clothes". The acts, despite its placebo effect, helps immensely in switching to home mode.
- momokoko 6y agoFor people new to working from home, having work clothes is one of the most beneficial things I do personally. I would say over the last 15 years of working remotely this is the most impactful intentional thing I do for my productivity and work life balance. Plus, it’s a super easy thing to try for a few weeks to see if it works for you.
- chrshawkes 6y agoI tried it, I don't need it. I guess I understand the point but honestly, I've hated work clothes since jump street.
- afarrell 6y ago> placebo effect If you want to keep your balance in life, it is helpful to adhere to certain regular routines and habits. There is in fact a musical about this, and the challenges of doing so: - In a world with other people. - While also allowing yourself and others the life-autonomy to pursue their happiness. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gRdfX7ut8gw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gRdfX7ut8gw
- spaetzleesser 6y agoI don't do the work clothes but I shut down my laptop at 6pm and only turn it on the next day. Also, no e-mail or anything work related on any of mother devices.