I wish I could take that approach, but blurring the lines usually leads to burnout for me. When I let work seep into evenings or weekends, I end up exhausted and less productive. Downtime is crucial, and integration often feels like it erases that.
Side projects or gig work add another layer of challenge. Even if your main job respects boundaries, extra work steals personal time. It’s hard to rest when you feel responsible for multiple obligations outside your core job.