Working from home blurs the line between professional and personal time, leading to burnout, stress, and decreased productivity. Here’s how to create clear boundaries—without sacrificing efficiency.
Ideal: A separate room (even a closet-turned-office).
Small spaces? Use a foldable desk or room divider.
Pro Tip: Never work from bed—it harms sleep and focus.
Morning: Walk around the block before starting work.
Evening: Do a 10-minute stretch/yoga session to “clock out.”
Swap pajamas for “home office” clothes (e.g., jeans + a tidy shirt).
Shoes optional, but avoid all-day slippers—it tricks your brain into “lazy mode.”
Define start/end times (e.g., 9 AM–5 PM) and stick to them.
Use Google Calendar blockers or Focus Mode (iOS/Android) to limit after-hours work.
Shut down your computer (don’t just sleep it).
Write a to-do list for tomorrow to “close” your work brain.
Avoid “just one laundry load” during work—it fragments focus.
Schedule chores for lunch breaks or post-work.
Work laptop = work only.
Personal phone/tablet = no work emails.
Mute Slack/Teams after hours.
Set an “Away” status when offline.
On your computer? Use separate logins for work vs. personal.
Shut the office door (or curtain) when working.
Open it when done to signal “work is over.”
Imagine “walking out” of a virtual office at the end of the day.
Do a non-work activity right after logging off (e.g., workout, cooking, reading).
❌ Work from the couch (kills posture and focus).
❌ Check emails in bed (ruins sleep).
❌ Skip breaks (leads to burnout).
Separation = Better Focus + Happier Life.
Start with 1-2 tactics (e.g., strict work hours + a shutdown ritual), then add more.