How to Transition Between Work Time and Personal Time
In this season that has driven many people to work from home, the lines between work and personal time have become blurry. Although some have more time to spend as commutes are no longer a part of life, it’s easy to transition from one “mode” into another. This article provides helpful tips on how to be intentional about being present in each context.
This article was originally published here by Harvard Business Review
Physical presence doesn’t always equate to mental presence. You could be sitting at your desk but more preoccupied about a home repair than the assignment at hand, or you could be at the kitchen table thinking more about the proposal you have to finish than the people eating dinner with you. That’s why transitions from work mode to personal mode are so essential. And you have to make an especially intentional effort on these transitions when you work from home because you don’t have the natural change of context cues.
Focus takes intentional effort and can feel difficult at times, especially in the midst of massive uncertainty. But by following these tips, it is possible to be present most of the time when you’re working or in your personal time.
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