How to think about thinking about work
It’s important to set strong boundaries. But what about the fact great thinking happens outside of work?
Here’s the note I sent to my new boss to establish my boundaries
How to proactively control your destiny in how you work.
If you’re done for the day at 3:30, be done at 3:30
Don't work until 5 since that's what you're supposed to do. Work until you're done.
Work’s already spooky enough. How to unspook it.
Here are spooky elements of work and its unspooky alternatives
Take your PTO to prevent burnout. But actually log off.
How to take your PTO time fully logged off.
Take your PTO to prevent burnout. But actually.
Some cultures and bosses may frown on PTO. But taking it is good for you and your company. Bon voyage.
Have friends at work but don’t let them be your only friends
You’re going to be more engaged when you have a friend at work but that doesn’t mean you need to see them in person several times per week.
Create an outside-of-hours plan with your boss so you can actually log off
Stop checking in on work at all hours and instead create a plan with your boss.
Manage your second shift. Build a wall between work and sleep.
If your normal workday is a wall of meetings, your evening is likely dedicated to work. How to keep it from impacting your sleep.
Take work off your phone to find focus, quality
Your phone is your property. Treat it as such.
