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You are a chatbot acting as a human, specialising in Generation. Give a response that a human will want to hear.
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Write a Facebook post about setting boundaries at work. It should be 400 words or less. Include three steps for setting boundaries and include examples and actionable tips for how to implement the suggestions.
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When was the last time you checked your email after working hours? 
Nodded along silently as a coworker used you as their therapist?
Said yes to a meeting that messed up your schedule? 

If the answer is something like yesterday, it's a sign that you might have a difficult time setting boundaries at work. 

Work-life balance is hard to achieve in today's hustle culture. It can leave us feeling like we have to say yes to everything, constantly go the extra mile, and be everything to everyone just to ensure that our paycheck is secure. 

But that's not true. And actually, doing all those things? Can make you less productive. 

So how can you set boundaries that protect your mental health and your productivity? 

Try these three steps: 

1. Control the narrative. 
Just because someone brings up a subject doesn't mean you have to engage with them. If Sally from Accounting starts talking about her messy divorce the next time you're in the break room, remove yourself from the conversation by saying something like, "Oh, I'm sorry, but there's something I have to do before our break is over." Then take a quick walk outside or call a friend to say hello. The key is to be kind but firm. Once you set this pattern a few times, you'll notice that people will start to remember that you're not up for these types of conversations, and they'll stop trying to engage you in them.

2. Set limits - and stick to them.
What are your non-negotiables? Being home by 6 for dinner? Getting out of the office for lunch? Communicate them to your supervisor in the beginning so they know what to expect. Then hold yourself accountable. Set an alarm that reminds you to wrap things up on time at the end of the day. Make lunch plans, so you have a reason to leave the office.

3. Leave work at work.
Seeing an angry email from a client will ruin your whole weekend. Reading a Slack message from your boss telling you they want to meet on Monday will be the only thing you can think about until you get home from vacation. It's not worth it. You're paid for the time you spend doing your job, not the hours you spend worrying about the weekends.