How to create work boundaries in this age of constant connectivity

In this age of 24/7 connectivity we often have people in our lives take advantage of the "I am always available to do business because I carry my device everywhere" to email, text or call you anytime they want to- both personally and professionally. Do you have a boss or colleague who emails you at all hours of the night and weekends? Do you need help creating and setting up a realistic boundary for that person? I have a strategy that really works if you want to learn how to create work boundaries in this age of constant connectivity. 

This question is really about 2 ways to set boundaries.

  1. You collaboratively setting boundaries at work, with your colleagues.

  2. You setting boundaries for yourself as to when you will look at your device for work related emails. 

In this week's 3 minute video I give you my simple strategy to easily create boundaries at work. In this video I tell you how to:

  1. Set expectations with your boss or colleague for responding to work emails after work hours. Nights, weekends. 

  2. Collaborate with your boss and colleagues about your expectations for answering work emails after hours.

  3. Set up a routine for turning work email notifications off when you are not at work. 

  4. Feel in control about how you have created a boundary that works for you as well as your colleagues at work. 

In several of my other short weekly videos you can find on YouTube or on my website, I share more simple strategies for creating your own boundary at home regarding your devices. My strategies (and video How To's) include why turning off your email notifications and devices at night and over the weekend really does make a huge difference in your attitude and energy level, both personally and professionally. We need our time away from work to be about disconnecting and getting re-energized. No more waking up to the sound of an email coming in at 3am! I am here to make your personal and professional life work for you and keep you healthy and sane as well. 

Make it a great week! 

Be Wise, TimeKathy HansonComment