Save your work, then close work windows
Whenyou are about to lock your screen
Save your documents and save any essential links in one named bookmark folder. Close the work windows; leave necessary background processes running.
Why it works
Saving links gives open tabs another home. Closing their windows creates a visible stopping point; this is an editorial experiment, not evidence that empty screens reduce stress.
Start tiny
Save and close the work window in front of you.
What you’ll notice
Your saved work remains available without staying open on screen.
When it slips
Sorting tabs turns into a cleanup project. Save them together without sorting; skip any window that must remain open for a required process.
Newport, C. (2016). Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World. Grand Central Publishing. Read the source ↗ Editorial adaptation: saved-window closure.
Foundation: Small recurring actions with little setup. Choose anchors that fit your day.
