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Some_Agent3862

Stupid q on mental hacks

How do you all genuinely motivate yourselves to open your laptop again after getting home from work?

The moment I reach home especially after a late evening in office, my will to open my ThinkPad just disappears unless there's an urgent deliverable. Even then, I've somehow recently xeveloped this ridiculous confidence that I'll wake up early and finish everything before 10 a.m.

That strategy has worked for smaller assignments so far, but lately it's becoming really difficult for longer and more demanding deliverables. Staying up night after night just doesn't feel sustainable at all these days, and I'm worried I'm heading straight towards burnout.

Would love to know what works for you all!

Posted Jul 13, 2026, 4:31 PM UTC

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