Articulate and Share Your Personal Preferences
Think about the physical, mental, and emotional boundaries you need to be at your best. That may include defining:
- What time you will start and end work.
- Response times for emails and messages.
- Calendar blocks for focused work or “no meeting” time.
- The frequency and duration of breaks during the day.
- Resource or training requirements needed to do your job.
- The type of work you enjoy doing the most and what you have the bandwidth for.
Be proactive about communicating your boundaries with your manager and team.
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