Log off

Use separate apps for work email and personal email so you don't accidentally look at work emails on your weekends.
Move your email app into a harder-to-access folder so you don't open them out of habit.
If you can't resist working in unscheduled hours, wait to send non-urgent emails until working hours.
Inform your colleagues about your intention so they adjust their expectations.

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How to Bounce Back From a Burnout Better Than Before

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Life is crazy. I've learned that much. One moment you're working to make everything good in your life and career, then before you know it, you're flat on your back, unable to do much more than dream up words that rhyme with "burnout." If you've ever been burnt out, then you know what I'm talking about.

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How to overcome burnout

Prioritise Nourishment. Get quality rest, eat food that will fuel your body's recovery, exercise gently, get fresh air and also nourish your heart.
Acknowledge Your Part. Face the real reasons you burned out.
Build Some Guide Rails. Establish new boundaries. It's about knowing the difference between the things you’re willing to go the extra mile for when life demands it, and the things that mean enough to you for you to enforce your boundaries.
Don’t Do it Alone. You don't need to do everything yourself. It’s okay to seek support.
Give a Damn. Sometimes, being in a bad place can be the perfect opportunity to make some new choices.

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12 Time Management Mistakes That Set You Up for Failure

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Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Time management is all the rage these days, and it's easy to understand why. Most people, and particularly entrepreneurs, are working themselves to the bone. It's been found that 70 percent of us work beyond "office hours" and into the weekends.

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There isn’t enough time

Complaining that you don’t have enough time is not getting to the root problem. It may be that you’re lousy at time management. Admit to yourself that there is enough time -- you just don’t know how to get the most out of it. Now, you can start improving your time management.

A one size fits all solution

Instead of relying on a tool with all the bells and whistles, find out where you’re struggling and what’s essential for you.

For example, if scheduling is taking you away from product development, then you could use a scheduling tool that uses machine learning to automate most of your scheduling needs. If you’re wasting too much time on email, then consider using a tool to help tame your inbox.

Less anxiety

Time management is only useful when you’re aware of your limitations and don't let the system dictate your entire life.

In other words, when you don’t tread lightly (especially at first), time management can add more stress to your life.

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3 Steps You Need to Take to Start a Side Hustle

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You've heard it before, probably many, many times: If you're passionate about what you do, work will never feel like work. But, what if your passion doesn't completely align with your day job? Enter the side hustle-a gig you work on outside of your full-time job that fulfills whatever you're passionate about.

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Cover The Basics Before Launching

Think about things like: securing social media handles, having a distilled brand message and design, a newsletter subscription, trademarking your name/logo, getting an EIN so you can write and receive checks, and establishing an LLC or sole proprietorship.

Before the final launch cycle, tie up any loose ends, and get ready for launch so post-launch everything can run on its own, and is very organized.

Make a Schedule

The struggle to establish a side hustle includes converting previously nonwork time to dedicate to it.

To lessen the impact, create a schedule considering your situation and tendencies, like your most productive time of the day and what activity would create less damage if sacrificed.

Find a Support System

Having people that you can vent to or ask for guidance is key to making any venture a success. Even if you choose to fly solo, surround yourself with people you can talk to, bounce ideas off of, and get genuine feedback from.

Scour your network for people in the same industry, reach out to mentors, and even ask close friends or co-workers for their honest opinions.