Working from home is comfortable, but it is easy to let work expand into every corner of the day. A dedicated spot, a short planning list and a clear stop time help.

Create a closing ritual

Close the laptop, clear the table and do something completely unrelated for ten minutes. It is a small signal that the workday is over.

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