
In the office but off emails

I’m not ignoring your message – I’m overwhelmed by the tyranny of being reachable | Miski Omar
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“ I'm thinking a lot about the fact that 99% of my work life and professional value creation exists in virtual space. My screen is the portal to a virtual world that I contribute to and that enables me to collaborate on exciting projects around the world. But the result of my work does not influence my physical environment. ... I don't lack social... See more
Alice Katter • Rekindling Neighborhood Bonds: Combatting Collective Loneliness and Fostering Community Care in a Modern World
Perhaps the only solution to the omnipresence of work is an intentional shift in cognition, where we shift the mind away from the incessant desire to produce, and into one of periodic contentment. Instead of replying to one-off emails throughout the evening, try picking up the phone and chatting with a friend instead. Rather than trying to... See more