Chapter 2
Set clear boundaries with home life
Presence is not availability
Share core work hours. Post them if it helps. Agree what is an emergency versus a question that can wait.
For children, use a signal they can see: closed door, headphones, a red or green card.
If you share space with another remote worker, coordinate quiet windows.
Batch chores into break slots. Keep a home-task list separate from the work list.
Some days will be more interrupted. Plan lighter goals those days rather than fighting reality.
Action this week
Hold a short conversation with anyone who shares your space. Agree on a signal and one rule about chores. Fill the Household Agreement.
