Career Question of the Day
CQ#27: How can I set healthy boundaries between work and the rest of my life?
Quick Answer:
We live in an Information Age where speed is everything. We rely on technology to get things done faster so we can take on a larger workload. Multitasking is the only way we can get everything done on our to-do lists. The more we do, the more there needs to be done. Yet our efficiency levels are not keeping pace with these longer hours. In short: Just because we’re busier than ever doesn’t mean we’re doing a better job.
We may not all be geniuses, but we just might discover the solution to our own career problems while we are focused on taking a hike instead of staring at a computer screen. Slowing down and making yourself a priority is not being lazy: it’s a step towards being a successful, grounded and productive professional. Learning how to set healthy boundaries is key. Read more to get some tips on how to do just that.
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Balancing Work and Personal Time in the Information Age by Katy Allgeyer