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This past week, I made a concerted effort to separate work from personal life and protect my focus - something I've been talking a lot about across my posts lately.
For too long, I let the endless digital distractions and lack of boundaries blur all my time together and honestly, I wasn't perfect this week either..
But over the last several days, I implemented some key practices to reclaim my presence and headspace:
Technology Boundaries
Only checked emails/Slack at set times, not constant monitoring
Turned off all notifications from work accounts after 6pm (yes.. 6pm!)
No phones or laptops during meals and evening hours
End-of-Workday Routine
At 6pm each night, I closed all work apps
Took 10 minutes to plan the next day and unload anything on my mind
Went straight into personal activities to create a divide and no, not TV!
Mindfulness Practice
5 minutes of meditation, breath-work during my breakfast
Took a true lunch break away from my desk to recharge (Gym or walk)
By intentionally ringfencing my pauses and transitions, I started and ended my days with more presence this week. The impacts were noticeable - I felt more focused at work, and more engaged at home.
As I spoke about in my posts, we often let the weight of work bleed into all hours at the expense of our wellbeing. This past week, I finally hit the "pause" button. It was a crucial course correction for me!
Moving forward, I'll be doubling down on protecting these boundaries and pockets of separation.
Work-life balance and focus doesn't happen by accident - it takes discipline. But the dividends pay off immensely.
Here's to more present weeks ahead!
✍️ Let me know if you implemented any tactics to reclaim your time and energy.
♻️ Reshare if this applies to you!
📞 Reach out if you need a coach who can help you become the best you can be!
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