Clarify your role and responsibilities
Set specific work hours and stick to them
Communicate your availability clearly
Say no to tasks that exceed your capacity
Prioritize your workload by urgency and importance
Avoid checking messages outside work hours
Use calendar blocks for focused work
Limit unnecessary meetings
Delegate when appropriate
Ask for deadlines and expectations in writing
Keep personal time protected
Be consistent with your boundaries
Use polite but firm language
Escalate repeated boundary violations to a manager
Separate work devices and personal devices when possible
Take breaks without guilt
Do not respond immediately to every request
Review and adjust boundaries as needed