Technology controls you
When your phone is nearby, you may find yourself checking email apps and work notifications mindlessly to check in.
First, recognize where this need to be available may be coming from. Then create boundaries about when you’re available, and share those expectations. Even if you need to be reachable, you can be intentional about how much work you allow to take up your weekend.
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