Why You Shouldn't Reply to Work Emails on Weekends

Do you respond to work emails over the weekend? Co-hosts Hannah Robinson and Melissa Honan discuss why it's never a good idea to respond to work-related emails over the weekend, on public holidays, or after hours.

• Hannah and Melissa start the conversation by revealing that they don't reply to work-related emails during the weekend.
• For Melissa, there is no such thing as a work emergency - and replying to emails on the weekends gives people the impression that it's okay to contact you whenever they like.
• Melissa talks about how some people struggle to put away work on the weekends. Daniel is one such example and struggles to disconnect himself from work on weekends.
• Hannah and Melissa try to identify the only times it makes sense to reply to work emails - There aren't any.
• Hannah talks about her weekend schedule and how she shuts off completely on Friday evening.
• Hannah and Melissa agree that the hustle mentality and working throughout the weekend often leads to burnout.
• Melissa also believes the concept of "grind and hustle 24/7" to reach success is just wrong - the only thing you can expect from it is physical and emotional exhaustion.
• According to Melissa, another good habit is not using your phone during the weekend - time away from all types of screens can make you more productive when you resume on Monday morning.

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