Protect the Shutdown Boundary
Create a concrete shutdown boundary that reduces work-to-home spillover.
The end of work needs a role transition, not just a clock time. The boundary mechanism Boundary theory treats work and nonwork as roles with borders. When the border is porous, work cues keep entering home time. That is why closing a laptop can fail if notifications, unfinished decisions, and mental rehearsal stay active. The recovery mechanism Recovery requires more than physical absence. Psychological detachment gives attention a break from work demands. A shutdown boundary supports detachment because it resolves the question, what if something happens while I am offline? The burnout prevention link Burnout risk rises when chronic stress…
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