And for that, we'll use an oft-forgotten Android phone feature: the ability to sign in as multiple users on the same device. Part I: Establishing your work/personal profilesįirst things first, we need to create the foundation that'll power this entire setup and allow you to maintain the two separate profiles on your phone. It takes a little bit of time to set up initially, but once you have it configured, it'll just work from there on out - and it'll give you the ability to switch easily between work and personal modes on your phone and give your brain a much-needed (even if only occasional) break. I've come up with a crafty workaround for creating your own system of boundary-defining work and personal profiles on Android, with or without any manner of official enterprise enrollment. Well, I'm here to tell you it doesn't have to be that way.
That means if you're working in a bring-your-own-device sort of setup or in any other situation where a dedicated "work phone" isn't provided, you're pretty much out of luck and left with a jumbled, boundary-free mess of professional and personal stuff. It's the blessing and the curse of the modern work world: While there are certainly times where that constant connection can be an asset, there are also plenty of moments where it can be an energy-draining drag.Īnd here's the thing: Android itself actually has some thoughtful tools for managing that division and separating your work life from your personal time - but those tools are available only if your phone is part of a company-connected, enterprise-managed arrangement. The line between work and personal time has all but evaporated these days - and these crazy little computers in our pockets keep us connected to emails, chats, to-do lists, and tasks 24/7, whether we want it or not. I don't know about you, but I am positively exhausted.
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