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Specific tip on #1 above. I did put OOO schedules on my calendar for when I am absolutely not available for meetings. Less relevant in my current role since no shared calendar, and only really helps for people who actually use the availability features ...

To be honest, the transition to consulting has been amazing for me in this regard. Other than scheduled meetings with clients, I manage my daily schedule around how I am feeling that day, taking breaks whenever I need them and doing the work when I feel ...

A non-negotiable for my mental health and work/life balance is that I get in a workout every workday. On days I attend evening gym classes, it ensures that I quit work on time to get there on time. The benefits are numerous: less stress, better mood and ...

Thank you so much for sharing these incredible insights! I love your point about being matter-of-fact-when we treat our boundaries as concrete, others respect them as concrete. To answer your question about positioning external involvement as a company ...

I love this topic, Sneha! Here are the main ways I stay sane and have boundaries - take what speaks to you, leave what does not: I am not a fan of the "available 24/7" mentality. I have set working hours and block off focus times on a weekly basis. ...

To kick us off, I will share mine! My non-negotiable boundary is leaving from work on time and completely avoiding my email once I am home, unless there is an absolute, true emergency. I realized that if I am constantly checking and responding ...

Hi WIPS Community, Let's have an honest conversation about something many of us face, whether we are managing a corporate formulation team, running an academic lab, or navigating regulatory submissions. Sociologists often talk about the ...