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A close-up of a person's hands writing in a book on a desk, with a croissant and coffee nearby

  • Don't iron the kids' school shirts. (Instead, I put them on a super quick wrinkle-free cycle in the dryer and hang them up while they're still warm.)
  • Don't overcommit to social engagements.
  • Don't do household chores (such as putting on a load of washing or unpacking the dishwasher) on at least one of the three days I work from home.

Writer Emily McGrorey holding a notebook while sitting on a sofa at home, crossing off things from her to do list.

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