How to set boundaries at work in the New Year
Boundaries aren’t always easy to manage, but they are worth the effort.
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Boundaries may seem inherently limiting. However, according to sociologist Tracy Brower, setting and managing boundaries provide opportunities to decrease stress and improve work-life balance. Boundaries create structures for compartmentalizing aspects of life that often bleed into one another. Follow Brower’s straightforward advice to establish flexible boundaries, to improve relationships at work and at home, and to stay present within the moment.
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About the Author
Sociologist Tracy Brower is an expert on work-life balance. She is the author of The Secrets to Happiness at Work and Bring Work to Life by Bringing Life to Work. She is the vice president of workplace insights for Steelcase, a manufacturer of office furniture.
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