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5 ways to set boundaries around work

Setting boundaries at work—in this economy—might seem like a pipe dream. Not be available 24/7? Not smile and accept every new assignment? Not push back when a colleague tries to steal your time?

It could be your best career (and mental-health) move: establishing expectations for what you will and will not tolerate is key to increasing productivity and well-being. “Boundaries are limits or personal rules that protect your time and energy and allow you to

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