BUSINESS NEWS - You might think that knowing when to say “no” and taking leave regularly are enough – and yes, both are essential – but healthy boundaries go beyond that.
Here are three further types you shouldn’t overlook.
Physical boundaries
These rules establish your expectations for how people interact with you, and they often relate to space and touch.
Examples of physical boundaries include:
- Shaking someone’s hand rather than hugging them
- Wearing headphones to signal that you’re busy
- Going for a solo break during lunch
- Specifying how long someone can borrow an item from you
Emotional boundaries
Emotional boundaries help you process your emotions at work. They help you separate your feelings from how someone else may feel without negating the need for empathy.
Examples of emotional boundaries include:
- Avoiding engaging in someone’s bad mood
- Delegating work to others appropriately
- Talking to your manager about how you prefer to receive feedback
- Not participating in doubling down on other’s negative feelings
Mental boundaries
Mental boundaries support your mental energy and help you focus when working. They typically relate to your opinions, thoughts and values at work.
Examples of mental boundaries include:
- Establishing the set hours you work
- Advising management on strategies for more efficient meetings
- Not gossiping with colleagues at work
- Setting messages on instant messaging to alert others that you’re focusing
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