Gurjão ’26: Brown’s physical spaces must accommodate leisure - The Brown Daily Herald

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Gurjão ’26: Brown’s physical spaces must accommodate leisure - The Brown Daily Herald

Recently, I had a thought-provoking conversation with a recent Brown graduate working in economic consulting. Despite her demanding schedule that occasionally pushes into even later hours during busy weeks, she shared a surprising revelation: she feels better rested now than during her time at Brown. The key? The ability to draw a clear boundary between work and personal life.Her comment prompted me to reflect about how I go about balancing work…