3 simple changes freed up 2 hours of my day. I'm no longer overworked and close my laptop at 5.30 p.m. guilt-free.

Lillywhite said his 3 habits have given him at least two extra hours of rest each day.

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• Five years into his freelancing career, Matt Lillywhite was struggling with work-life balance.
• He started making small changes to his routine, which led him to form three key productivity habits.
• Having a fixed start to the workday and a dedicated admin slot helped him find time for rest.

I'd planned to log off once I'd sent my client an invoice.