Working from home blurs the line between "on the clock" and "off." In this episode, Carly and Joe dig into why work-life harmony still requires firm boundaries, especially in the summer when kids are home and your laptop lives in the kitchen.

They cover the hidden guilt of "casually checking emails," why your kids and family can't tell focus mode from downtime, and the practical systems that protect both your business and your personal life.

What you'll learn:

Why work-life harmony beats work-life balance, and why it still needs boundaries
How to set spatial boundaries with a dedicated workspace (and the trap of hiding in it)
The lost ritual of "signing on" and "signing off" each day
Hard start/stop times (Joe works 8 to 6, no weekends)
The "fake commute" trick to mentally shift into work mode
Communication boundaries: telling your family when you truly can't be interrupted
How Carly uses "the Brick" to block phone apps from 3–9 PM during kid time
Why rest is a performance tool, not a betrayal of productivity

Whether you're building a life-first business or just trying to stop answering emails at the dinner table, this episode gives you a practical framework for protecting your time and your mental space.

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