Work when you work, don’t when you don’t
Just because work is at home and you have flexibility doesn't mean you should always be logged on.
How I Quit Burnout issue #29 (Get it in your inbox next Tuesday)
My story
Today we move onto section three of four: Build your boundaries.
In my run-up to burnout, I was always on. I responded to Slacks on the bus ride home. I took care of those remaining emails while sitting on the couch at night. Luckily for me, it was right there on my phone. I didn’t even have to open my laptop. It made sense for me to deal with them rather than let them sit.
But what I really needed was to let myself sit. Without work.