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7 Simple Steps to Create Better Boundaries When You Work From Home
The challenges of working remotely have shown a discordance of balancing everyday life with managing job responsibilities under the same roof.
Many of us working from home are also fulfilling the roles of caregivers and educators at the same time as managing our work responsibilities. According to Gwen Moran in an article for Fast Company, relearning how to set boundaries will help you have a better sense of separation and compartmentalization in your life.
Here are a few simple steps you can take that may help you find some boundaries again:
- Take care of yourself first. Before anything else, think about who you are, writes Moran. Are you a person who likes to be busy or someone looking for more work-life-balance? Knowing yourself helps you set the stage for setting boundaries.
- Set clear expectations. You need to understand your surroundings, work environment, and culture in order to set your boundaries and keep them. If your work has expectations, consider those before you set boundaries that oppose them, explains Moran.
- Focus on the outcomes. Communicate to your manager or supervisor how much you can deliver in one day and at what time according to your personal demands at home. Focusing on what you do, not how long you do it, is an important way to manage an overwhelming workload.
