2024-02-01 21:45:05
Learning to set limits
One of the aspects that is difficult for us as human beings—some more than others, of course—is the issue of boundaries, Because there is a false belief rooted in many homes under which saying “no” is socially frowned upon.
By Ismael Cala
Many of us were “educated” to think that we should act thinking that it is always wrong not to give in to others, a fact that can lead us to get into the most catastrophic problems of our existence. Knowing how to say no at the right times is respect for our integrity as humans.
I’ll give you a classic example about setting limits and routines. when working from home, especially without a dedicated office. The absence of a designated physical space for work can lead to feeling “always available.”
The problem is that our brain can adapt to it (and the rest of your team too), so, in the long run, you will have health problems that range from not meeting your regulatory hours of sleep to having a low quality in your rest, because your mind will be there, connected, even if your work day has ended.
To counteract this sensation and maintain a healthy balance between work and personal life, if you work remotely, it is important that you set a disconnection time, and that you fully respect it, if you want to protect your health.
In this case, you can create a routine in three easy steps. First of all, you can dedicate the last hour of the day exclusively to work and from a desk, avoiding places such as the sofa, kitchen table or bed, which could easily become work spaces after working hours.
Second, leave the work environment punctually, at the time you have set. If you finish at 06:00 pm, it’s 06:00 pm The key is to step away from the computer and the to-do list, clearly marking the end of the work day and the start of personal time.
Lastly, don’t forget to remove work notifications from your phone. This measure avoid the temptation to reply to messages who arrive after this established time.
As Brené Brown says, “Daring to set boundaries is about having the courage to love ourselves, even when we risk disappointing others.”
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