In the remote world, your home is no longer your castle—it’s an open-plan office with a bed. If you don't set hard boundaries, the "quick Slack ping" at 8 PM will eventually become your new normal. You have to be your own bouncer.
* The Digital Commute: When you finish work, physically close the laptop. Don’t just "minimize" the windows. Your brain needs the tactile signal that the shift is over.
* The 'Not-it' Method: If it’s not on your calendar, it doesn't exist. Protect your deep-work blocks like it’s the last roll of toilet paper in March 2020.
* Notification Hygiene: Turn off the pings on your phone. If it’s a real emergency, they’ll call. (Narrator: It’s almost never a real emergency).
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