Separating work and free time when working remotely
When work and home share the same space, the workday easily stretches into the evening and your mind cannot let go of work. Clear boundaries in time, space and devices protect your wellbeing. This guide helps you build routines that start and end your workday.
You will need
- A calendar
- Your own workstation or a defined corner
- Your phone's focus mode or notification settings
- An agreement with your manager on working hours
Steps
Agree on your working hours clearly
Write down when your workday starts and ends, and mark it in your calendar. Check your workplace's remote work guidelines and discuss with your manager what is expected in terms of availability.
Define your workspace
Create a starting ritual
Take real breaks
Write an end-of-day list
Close your work channels
Create an ending ritual
Track it for two weeks
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