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March 2013
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The Freedom of Boundaries Why and How to Draw a Line Around Your Workday By Jason Womack
All of the activities we engage in during a normal day, both personal and professional, are framed within social, economic and cultural boundaries. But we do not feel constrained by them when, for example, we wait in line before entering a movie theater--instead of going in as a disorganized crowd, elbowing each other to get a better seat. The cultural, implicit boundary here provides a better experience and helps things go smoothly. If we think about work-life, establishing boundaries is useful in more than one way. When you need to focus on a particular task, for example, you probably use tools to limit your focus and your time to that activity (a digital timer, your to-do lists, closing your door, etc.). But, how can you apply boundaries to increase your productivity and, at the same time, gain freedom? Over the last few years, I have met people who have seen their work-hours increase gradually over time. If you are reading this article, you probably feel that you have too much to do, and not enough time to do it. A lot of people find themselves in the same circumstances, and they try to cope by starting work earlier, and leaving the office later. Nevertheless, their to-do lists continue to grow, filling up their days with activities and more responsibilities. Here is one interesting fact: According to Parkinson's law, "Work expands to fill the time available for its completion." Do you see any coincidences with your current situation? Here is something you can try. First, use your "I'm at my best when..." list, or think of the statement "I'm doing this so that..." to determine whether you can continue with your current approach. Most likely you will realize that you need to set boundaries to the amount of time you spend working every day in order to gain freedom and improve your performance. For the next 5 working days, make a conscious decision when you are going to start working--or arrive at your office--and when you are going to stop, or leave the office. Then shorten your workday by a few minutes each day until you feel more comfortable. If you stick to it, you will notice that you will become a little bit more productive. Why? Because you are now conscious of the time restraints, and you will learn to choose your activities more wisely, focus more, and work smarter. Remember, when you set a boundary around your workday, you are encouraging yourself and others to value your time and to find ways to get your tasks done more efficiently. Jason W. Womack, MEd, MA is author of the recent Amazon Business Best-Seller Your Best Just Got Better and is President of The Jason Womack Company. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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