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How to set boundaries between work and personal life

How to set boundaries between work and personal life

Learn to say no – calmly and confidently. Each of us has the right to a balance between work and personal life. We all have the ability to create healthy boundaries within us; we just need to discover it and start using it.

This module focuses on understanding your own limits and building boundaries that protect your health and relationships. You will receive clear guidance on how to separate work time from personal time, without guilt and stress.

Inner balance – you will learn to recognize where your boundaries are and what drains your energy.
Practical boundary setting – you will gain specific strategies for organizing your day and time.
Communication without blame – you will acquire the skills to say "no" without feeling guilty.
Protecting relationships – you will learn how to maintain quality relationships without sacrificing yourself.
Burnout prevention – you will discover ways to sustain your energy and mental well-being.

Do you want to regain your time and peace? Choose this module and learn to set boundaries that will protect you.

How would you feel if you had to work in the evenings and on weekends, even though it is not necessary? I would feel exhausted, but I would still manage it if it would help.
It would definitely stress me out and restrict my personal freedom.
At the beginning, I wouldn't mind it, but gradually it would start to disrupt my personal life.
I believe it is essential for me to maintain good work performance.
That would completely disgust me, I need time for rest and relaxation.

When you are working on a project, how do you react when something goes wrong? I am trying to quickly find a solution and I am looking for a way to proceed.
I feel frustrated, but I usually manage it and focus on what needs to be done.
I am afraid that it will have a negative impact on my personal time if it keeps getting extended.
I tend to work more then and put everything else aside to solve the problem.
I am trying to stay calm and I will make a plan to divide work between personal and professional life.

If you had all your work done by 6:00 PM, how would you spend the rest of the day? I would dedicate myself to my hobbies or interests that are important to me.
I would definitely take some time to rest to prepare for the next day.
I would try to plan and prepare things for the next working day.
I would spend time with family or friends to rejuvenate my social life.
I don't know, I would probably feel worried that I still have something to finish.

When do you think is the ideal time for a break if you have a lot of work? As soon as I finish the work that is necessary.
It's best to rest during breaks throughout the day to be prepared for the rest.
Whenever I feel that I have enough energy, even if it's not an ideal time.
It's best not to postpone rest and take a break for a while when I feel tension.
Rest is very important, but I can't always afford it when I have a lot of work.

What would you do if your boss asked for additional work over the weekend? I would try to find a way to manage it without disrupting my personal time.
I would definitely try to arrange for another date if it is not absolutely necessary.
I would consider whether I should inform my boss about my boundaries and limitations.
I would try to solve it quickly so I could have a free weekend.
I would feel pressured, but I would try to handle it at all costs.

How would you respond to someone who constantly sends you work emails even after working hours? I would try to explain to them that it is important to respect my time off.
I would usually respond, but I tried to limit it to the bare essentials.
I would try to ignore the news so I could focus on my personal life.
I would feel a little angry, but in the end, I would respond because it would be important.
I would try to agree on a better communication setup that respects boundaries.

If you have an important work task and a personal commitment (such as a family celebration), what do you do? I'm trying to manage my time so that I can do both.
I usually focus on the task and try to complete it as soon as possible so I can have free time.
I will try to communicate with all parties and find out if it is possible to move something.
If it is very important, I will cancel my personal commitment and focus on work.
I always try to maintain balance and not to procrastinate either personal or work-related tasks.

When do you feel that work starts to take over your personal life? When it happens that I have no time for anything else but work.
When I realize that I don't know what's happening in my personal life because I'm constantly at work.
When I start to feel frustrated that I can't detach from work, even though it's time to relax.
When I take work home, even when it's not necessary.
When I don’t feel happy because work is literally draining me and interfering with my free time.

If you feel under pressure from work, what do you do to relax? I would engage in physical activities or sports to relax.
I would try to separate work from personal life and engage in something that I enjoy.
I take breaks throughout the day to focus my thoughts on something else.
I like to talk to someone close to me to relieve stress.
I often try to work even more to balance things out, but that doesn't work.

If you had the chance to change one thing about your job, what would it be to have more personal time? I would simplify work processes to have more time for relaxation.
I would definitely try to have clearer boundaries between work and personal time.
I would try to gain greater flexibility in my working hours so that I can better manage my time.
I would prefer to finish the work earlier so that I have free time in the evening.
I would create a bigger separation between work and personal life in order to have greater control over my time.