Episode Summary

In this episode, I talk about the very real tension between having strong work boundaries and still being a deeply human, helper-oriented business owner. I share why traditional phone focus modes were not enough for me, how notifications still drained my energy even when I was “off,” and why I decided to try a physical solution instead of forcing myself to be different. I walk through the mindset shift of caring for my humanity rather than fighting it, and I explain how buying a Brick helped me create a true off switch without needing two phones or compromising how available my clients can be on their own time.

Topics I Talk About

• Why owning a business does not mean working 24/7
• The difference between having boundaries and still feeling the pull of notifications
• Why focus modes were not enough for me
• Being a helper by nature and wanting clients to reach out on their own time
• How notifications drain mental energy even without alerts
• Honoring my humanity instead of trying to “fix” it
• Why I did not want two phones for work and personal life
• How social media blurs work and personal time
• Habitual phone checking and its hidden energy cost
• Trying a physical solution instead of another app
• How the Brick works and what I learned setting it up
• Using tools to protect energy, not enforce stricter boundaries
• Creating more space for reading, piano, and time with Moose
• Accepting that everyone has different capacities for notifications
• Choosing systems that support how I actually work, not how I think I should

Important Links:

• Brick Device

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