[mikeymz]

Without trying to trivialise this - it's a problem I have had and its an easy rut to fall into. Work can be a nice place to hide. However the solution is quite straightforward - stop. Work is not crack, it's actually pretty easy to not do when you try. Just don't do it. 5.30pm and you think about the next thing? Stop. 8pm and you think about opening your laptop? Stop. 6am and you think about getting up and looking at some code? Stop. If you are trying to hide in work it's probably not work that is the issue.

[violetgarden]

Yup! I have a notebook for thoughts that pop up when I’m not working where I can jot down ideas or things I need to do. Otherwise, I find I feel like “I better do this real quick before I forget.”