CD-F0290 secWrite a restart plan before pausing work
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What can I do when work thoughts keep arriving in the evening?
A plan for unfinished work and a place to catch a later reminder serve different moments. Try a restart plan before leaving, or a short paper note if a thought arrives after work; neither promises to eliminate worry.
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CD-F0430 secWrite one work thought, then close the notebook
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Then climb.
Foundation 2
Small recurring actions with little setup. Choose anchors that fit your day.
CD-F0290 secWrite a restart plan before pausing work
CD-F0430 secWrite one work thought, then close the notebook
Sources
Smit, B. W. (2016). Successfully leaving work at work: The self-regulatory underpinnings of psychological detachment. Journal of Occupational and Organizational Psychology, 89(3), 493–514. Read the source ↗
Allen, D. (2015). Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity, revised edition. Penguin Books. Read the source ↗
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