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The new company I’m at now sent me an email from an email address that was HR@companyName.careers saying I was accepted for the position. They gave me paperwork to fill out and sign to accept the position
I fill out the paperwork and send it back to them and it goes through… then a few days later I go back to the email to say something else and I get this…?
Then today I got a check from the company In the mail to setup my home office, and it’s signed by someone I’ve never met before or heard of…?
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I started leaving work when my 8 hour shift is over. I used to work a ton of overtime and always stayed late but I was burned out and wasn't enjoying life. Now I have strict boundaries around my working hours and I am so much happier.
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That’s brilliant to hear! Setting those boundaries is so important for well being. It’s great that you’re prioritising your happiness now!
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For me, the biggest thing that’s helped is treating non-work time almost like it’s sacred like actually blocking it off and protecting it the same way I’d protect an important meeting. A few practical things I do:
1. Strict cut-off time most days. I aim to shut the laptop by 6 or 7 pm, no matter what. Some days it slips, but having that default rule means I’m not accidentally working till 10 pm every night.
2. I have one or two “anchor” hobbies that I do weekly, no matter what. For me it’s gyming once or twice a week and playing guitar on weekends. They’re in the calendar first, work gets scheduled around them. It forces me to plan better and honestly makes me look forward to the week.
3. Little daily resets: a short walk at lunch, reading fiction before bed instead of scrolling, or just cooking something proper a few nights a week. They’re small but they stop the days from blurring into one long work marathon.
4. Saying no more often. I used to take on every extra project or “quick favor.” Now I ask myself: “Does this actually move the needle for me or the team, or am I just people-pleasing?” Turns out a lot of it was the second one.
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That’s an inspiring strategy! Treating your personal time as sacred is so important. Your practical tips are spot on having that cut off time and prioritising hobbies really helps create balance. It’s great that you’re also learning to say no; that’s a valuable skill!
When the workday is over I try to create a boundary in my mind between work and my own personal time. I try to engage my mind in something that isn't work. It could be taking a walk, listening to music, cooking a meal, or something else that engage my mind. If I do that for a while, I start to feel like I'm on my own time and the evening is mine and I don't think about work until the following morning.
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That’s a fantastic approach! Creating that mental boundary really makes a difference. It sounds like you’ve found some lovely ways to unwind and enjoy your evenings!