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going 10+ years remote, I second all these! I would also add 1. disable notifications, if you can't get rid of work-connected devices: perhaps your work compu
by riffraff 3y ago
going 10+ years remote, I second all these!
I would also add
1. disable notifications, if you can't get rid of work-connected devices: perhaps your work computer is your only computer, and you want to watch a movie on it, just configure chat/mail whatever to only work in _pull_ mode rather than _push_. Don't worry, if something is really important it will reach you.
2. enforce time boundaries through routine. E.g. go to the gym at 17:30 every day so logging off means physically detaching yourself. Or pick up your kids, or take the dog for a walk. Make yourself accountable to non-work.
3. corollary to 2: start work when work start, not before. Do not work in pajamas, do not check your email during breakfast. Do your own things, then start working.
I have not been 100% good at doing all of these, but even doing this a bit has had massive positive effects to not doing it.