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Leadership On The RunAuthor: L.N.Consulting
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Boundary management in the hybrid workplace
Episode 24
Sunday, 14 November, 2021
If you are like me, one simple way to separate work and home is to get dressed, walk out the front door and work from somewhere else – in an office, a coffee shop, library, a park - anywhere really, as long as it isn’t at home. This is my way of setting boundaries. Studies by Ashforth, et al (2000) and the University of Zurich (Wepfer et al, 2018) have illustrated the importance of boundary management and wellbeing recovery strategies to achieve better general wellbeing and productivity in life. These studies show the importance of setting both:physical andpsychological boundariesfor effectively achieving a level of work and life wellbeing. Physical spaceSeparate work-space Number of people in home (less = easier to set boundaries) Psychological spaceSay no Time spaceScheduled work hours – willpower/discipline to stick with themSet guidelines e.g. no work on Saturday (no matter what). Lunch times, break times (With activities other than work) Diarise pleasure activities – gaming, walking, reading, brain puzzles, cooking, eating, learning, shopping, swimming, golf, exercise.All these suggestions are great practical tips…..and they all mirror the neuro science evidence based knowledge relating to boundary management & maximising the brains level of attention…which isPhysical space – Separate areas for work in the home environment.Mind space – your ability to concentrate, self-regulate, control impulses and be mindful.Time space – time limits and time structure between work, family, and personal wellbeing.We have 5 more tips that will help you focus, concentrate effectively and maintain high levels of attention.The Neuro science based knowledge 5 tips for maintaining high levels of attention: Work on one task at a timeEstablish work routines where you only focus attention on one task, goal at a time. We can all multi-task a little, however, it means we may recall less and burn up energy faster. Reduce distractions - close all ‘pop-ups’ and ‘alerts on your computer or smart phone unless they are to alert you to stop and change activity. Take micro-breaksAfter each meeting or intense work activity have a micro-break. Take 5- or 10-minute breaks during your workday – do some exercise, mindfulness or open a window and observe what’s going on outside, any activity that switches your thinking and focus away from the work you were doing.Aim to finish meetings early. If you have one-hour meetings in your schedule – aim to finish the meeting in 45 minutes. Each time you do this, take a 15-minute micro-break. Take time to reflectOur brain needs time to process the events of the day. Create a time in the middle or end of your workday to reflect, make notes, record actions, check and reset your schedule and check your emotions and energy levels. Set goalsHave daily goals to complete. Have a goal for each meeting you attend. Set both wellbeing goals and work goals each day for yourself.
