I’ve been so busy for such a long time that I kind of forgot what it feels like to slow down, catch up with friends, or just have time for myself outside of work.

Curious how others handle this how do you balance a demanding workload without losing your personal or social life? Any habits or boundaries that actually work?

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I too struggle with this. I am really bad at winding down, destressing and focusing on myself - and at making the time to do so for that matter. Im trying to set better boundaries

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I am really strict about my boundaries when it comes to work-life balance. I never work over my 40 hours and I always leave on time. We only get this one life to live and I am going to live it.

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So curious - for those who say they don’t work over their 40 hours, are any of you in jobs that specify from the outset that the role is not always 9-5 and will require some evening/weekend work based on client needs, tight deadlines, etc? I’m unable to set the 40hr or even 45hr boundary bc it is understood that long hours are a possibility (though sold during interviews as “infrequent” 🤥)

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If you have to work late for a deadline, take the time back somewhere else by either starting later or finishing earlier. Notify your boss in writing so that you stick to your 40 hours. I’ve learnt the hard way not to overcommit myself. If you still can’t get to 40 hours work with your boss on priorities and 1 in 1 out. Ie. If you want me to add another priority which one are you taking away.

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