I think about my work all the time. Evenings, weekends, holidays, etc.
This is mostly a good thing. It helps me work better and it’s fulfilling to be connected to what I do.
Sometimes it’s not good. Sometimes my brain gets overcooked on work stuff and I get in mental ruts. I need to come at it like an outsider again.
This requires some effort. I have to create conditions that make it easier to not think about work, and stay disciplined about it. Usually that means finding something else to focus on. Another challenge or project.
When done right, I return to work mode as a new person.