We often think about boundaries in terms of what to say no to. But there’s another way to frame it.

Have you ever heard of the Jevons Paradox? It’s the idea that when something becomes more efficient, we use it more, not less.

Not home. Not work. The bit in between. Ray Oldenburg called it the third space—a social environment where people gather, connect, and unwind.

We often treat daily routines like on/off switches. You’re either doing your routine perfectly every day, or you’ve fallen off completely.