I just read an article today in Forbes on Work Life Integration:  The New Norm. I have seen this phenomenon since I speak to people looking for new jobs every day. The point is your work and personal life are so integrated, that people are losing that boundary that gives you permission to be “off”. I don’t think this is good for human beings, to be “on” all the time. I believe we need space for ourselves, quiet time, and silence. My best ideas come to me in those times. So consider this a sanity/productivity/work tip:  give yourself a dose  of silence before you engage in your day. You’ll come to love it.