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GovLoop Flash Survey - Setting Boundaries

How Do You Set Effective Work-Life Boundaries?

Every article on work-life balance - and there have been a lot in recent months - emphasizes the importance of setting good work-life boundaries. But what tactics actually work? Here are some of the common suggestions for setting work-life boundaries. Please assess each tactic based on two criteria: effectiveness (would it work for you) and feasibility (would it be acceptable in your workplace).

By answering this quick, 5-minute survey, you will inform an upcoming worksheet on work-life balance. As always, your data will remain completely anonymous and confidential. 
1. How effective would it be to time-block tasks? ( i.e., block off the time you need to get a task done and don't accept interruptions) *This question is required.
2. How feasible would it be to time-block tasks? *This question is required.
3. How effective would it be to build downtime into your calendar? (i.e., not just scheduling lunch breaks but also time to exercise, meditate, take care of family commitments, etc.) *This question is required.
4. How feasible would it be to build downtime into your calendar? *This question is required.
5. How effective would it be to recruit help from your peers when you get overwhelmed? *This question is required.
6. How feasible would it be to recruit help from your peers? *This question is required.
7. How effective would it be to limit notifications outside of work hours? (e.g., voice, email, chat) *This question is required.
8. How feasible would it be to limit notifications outside of work hours? *This question is required.
9. How effective would it be to limit the comms platforms you use for work? (e.g., no text messaging, social media, or other personal apps) *This question is required.
10. How feasible would it be to limit the comms platforms you use for work? *This question is required.
11. How effective would it be to remove work apps from your phone? (e.g., email, work chat) *This question is required.
12. How feasible would it be to remove work apps from your phone? *This question is required.
13. How effective would it be to establish boundaries at home? (e.g., don’t take work devices home, and if at home, don’t use them after hours) *This question is required.
14. How feasible would it be to establish boundaries at home?  *This question is required.
15. How effective would it be to say no to disruptions? (e.g., when overwhelmed, don’t get pulled into non-essential tasks, meetings, etc.) *This question is required.
16. How feasible would it be to say no to disruptions? *This question is required.
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