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by sunir 3048 days ago
Problem solving in the shower is fun.

Answering emails, reviewing docs, project management drudgery at all hours is oppressive.

The asynchronous nature of the medium you think is understood but it is not always at all times.

I had to change my thinking that my inbox is always zero priority. I choose what to focus on. In the evenings I only do email if that is what I want to do.

Not always possible if there is someone elses anxiety to deal with. I was motivated to help because it was a rare human connection that I didn't want to strain. But I eventually learnt expectation setting is a key skill to master.