In the video, Ashley Whillans shares three practical steps for setting boundaries between work and personal life. The first step is to identify your values. This involves understanding what matters most to you in life and what you want to prioritize. The second step is to set clear rules for when you will and won’t be available for work. This could include not checking emails after a certain time or not working on weekends. The third step is to communicate your boundaries with your colleagues, friends, and family. This will help them understand when you are available and when you are not.

Introdiction

Rest is not just about taking a break from work but also about doing things that energize us and make us happy. She encourages us to think about what activities they enjoy doing outside of work and make time for them.

Reframe Rest

She explains how setting goals as a team can help create a sense of purpose and motivation. She encourages viewers to work with their colleagues to set goals that align with their values.

Setting Team Goals For Personal Time

She explains how unrealistic deadlines can lead to stress and decreased productivity. She encourages viewers to ask for extensions when they need them and provides tips on how to do so effectively.

Negotiate For More Time

This vid emphasizes the importance of setting boundaries between work and personal life, reframing rest, setting team goals, and negotiating for more time. By following these steps, we can have happier, healthier, and more productive lives.

Conclusion

It shares practical steps for setting boundaries between work and personal life. By following these steps, viewers can lead happier, healthier, and more productive lives.

Have you answered a work email during an important family event? Or taken a call from your boss while on vacation? According to behavioral scientist and Harvard Business School professor Ashley Whillans, "always-on" work culture is not only ruining our personal well-being — but our work, as well. She shares which bad habits are stopping us from getting what we need out of our free time and three practical steps for setting boundaries that stick.

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Reframe Rest

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Negotiate For More Time

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