So I set a new boundary for myself: Only deal with work-related tasks—opening emails, reading journal
articles—when I can give them my full attention. I began to push back on my habit of mindlessly reaching for my phone whenever I had a spare moment. Instead, I forced myself to stop and question whether the time was right. I also began to turn off my phone during some events, such as parties and family gatherings. Although it took time to develop better habits, I was pleased to find that this strategy cut down on anxious mind-whirring when I was trying to relax.

Read more:

Wengert, E. R. (2021, August 19). Thoughts of work invaded my life—until I learned how to unplug. Science Magazine. https://www.sciencemag.org/careers/2021/08/thoughts-work-invaded-my-life-until-i-learned-how-unplug