Why I Stopped CheckingSlack After 6pm

I used to check Slack in bed. Every ping felt urgent even when none of them were.

The hard cutoff

One hard rule fixed it: the work apps get closed at 6pm, no exceptions, no "just one quick check."

Almost nothing that pings you at 9pm actually needed you at 9pm.

What I got back

Evenings that are actually mine, and mornings where I show up to Slack calm instead of already behind.