Work-life and home life have become blurred. Even after the workday ends, many of us feel a compulsion to continue checking emails and ruminating about work-related problems, worrying about how we will get everything done.
In response, we’re advised to detach from work—to turn off our work brain at 5 o’clock, and take time to be present with our friends and family or engage in hobbies. But as beneficial as this can be, completely detaching can make it more challenging to motivate ourselves and focus when we return to work. After a relaxing evening or jam-packed, adventurous weekend, how do we get back into work mode the next morning?
