1. Start your day by going out of the house - walk the dog, collect a newspaper, watch the sunrise, do some exercise.
2. When you return, shower and change into "work" clothes. Perhaps these are smarter than home clothes. Maybe a light shirt or collared t-shirt with some trousers. Wear the same as if you were meeting your boss (or their boss!). Personally I feel more professional when wearing 'work' clothes.
3. When finished your tasks switch off your work laptop and PUT IT AWAY somewhere like a laptop bag. The old adage "out of sight, out of mind" is very important when living in the same area as your "office". Physically packing it away means it's much more effort to use it again, thus helping resist the urge to "check something" when not necessary.
I am fortunate enough to have a spare room which I can lock the door. The key lives hung up elsewhere in the house - so I can't "pop into the office" on a whim.
4. End of the day go out of the house - again - then return and change into "home" clothes. The fresh air and physical detachment from your home allows you to unwind.
TL;DR - have specific work clothes; store your laptop out of sight; "commute" before and after work to get out of the house.
1. Start your day by going out of the house - walk the dog, collect a newspaper, watch the sunrise, do some exercise.
2. When you return, shower and change into "work" clothes. Perhaps these are smarter than home clothes. Maybe a light shirt or collared t-shirt with some trousers. Wear the same as if you were meeting your boss (or their boss!). Personally I feel more professional when wearing 'work' clothes.
3. When finished your tasks switch off your work laptop and PUT IT AWAY somewhere like a laptop bag. The old adage "out of sight, out of mind" is very important when living in the same area as your "office". Physically packing it away means it's much more effort to use it again, thus helping resist the urge to "check something" when not necessary.
I am fortunate enough to have a spare room which I can lock the door. The key lives hung up elsewhere in the house - so I can't "pop into the office" on a whim.
4. End of the day go out of the house - again - then return and change into "home" clothes. The fresh air and physical detachment from your home allows you to unwind.
TL;DR - have specific work clothes; store your laptop out of sight; "commute" before and after work to get out of the house.