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Create physical boundaries and routines that help you "switch off". For instance, I only do work in my office and when I exit, I close the blinds and turn off the lights. This signals my brain that I am finished. For any home related work that I do, I do it in a totally separate computer (personal) and I do it in my bedroom or another area of home that is not associated with my office. Sounds silly, but I also have a certain sweater and shoes that I wear in my office, which I change out of when I exit.

I found Mr Rogers

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