Per My Last Email How to Be Less Online (While Your Job Still Needs You Online)
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Dec 8, 2025 Kate Noel, SVP of People Operations at Morning Brew and host of the podcast People Person, shares her expertise on creating healthier work-life boundaries. She discusses the benefits of digital detoxing while providing actionable strategies for both individuals and organizations. Kate emphasizes the importance of establishing no-meeting days and creating a culture that supports genuine disconnection. Listeners gain insights on how to prioritize deep work and protect personal time, designing systems that foster balance without relying solely on willpower.
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Boundaries Beat Extreme Detoxs
- "Unplugging" is less practical than setting clear boundaries around work and technology use.
- Boundaries create sustainable discipline without requiring extreme detoxs or willpower.
Create Company Rules For Deep Work
- Implement structural policies like no-meeting days or company-wide time off to protect heads-down work.
- Make these boundaries explicit so employees can plan and avoid interruptions during that time.
Week Off That Actually Feels Off
- Kaila described feeling truly free during Morning Brew's July 4th week off because nobody expected work.
- She returned refreshed and motivated, proving coordinated time-off reduces burnout.