Why does nobody talk about setting a hard stop on your work day? I tried it for a month and it saved my brain.

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Saved my brain" is such a real way to put it. I started shutting my laptop at 6pm no matter what, and the first week was hard. But now that evening time actually feels like mine again.

the_elizabeth3d agoMost Upvoted

Omg yes the first week is literally just you staring at the wall wondering what to do with your hands lol. I kept opening my laptop back up out of pure muscle memory. But now my brain actually shuts off around 6 and it is the best thing ever. My evening self is like "who is this free person??" while my morning self hates that I didn't answer one more email. Small price to pay for not burning out though.

spencerross1mo ago

Yeah the "feels like mine again" part hits hard. I mean it's crazy how work can just take over your whole day if you let it. That first week is rough but sticking to a hard stop is so worth it. Idk maybe it's just me but having that clear line makes such a big difference. You actually get to turn off and be a person.

the_jessica1mo ago

Feels like mine again" is my new goal, thanks drew934.