![]() ![]() "Whatever it is, make time for it and honor that break to regroup." Create a 'start-up' and 'shut-down' routine "Don't lose the discipline of doing the things that keep you sane, whether it's spending an hour at the gym in the morning or watching Netflix during your lunch break," Moore says. You should also feel empowered to say "no" if a meeting – unless it's critical – conflicts with your self-care routine. If a co-worker is asking for help, be honest and tell them you don't have the bandwidth, Moore says, but offer to find someone else to work with them or ask your manager about re-assigning priorities so all important, time-sensitive work gets done. ![]() "Then, you can approach your boss and tell them, 'I could take this on, but there are only so many hours in the day, and I would rather spend my time on projects that I know are going to be most valuable for the team – so this would have to go on the back burner, and I can get to it at a later date,'" Martin Moore, a leadership performance expert, suggests. Saying "no" to a colleague or boss can be intimidating – but it's a valuable practice to set healthy boundaries and be a more effective employee.īefore having a conversation with your boss, rank your job responsibilities and projects from most to least valuable, based on what will have the greatest impact on your team. If you find yourself working later and later in the evening to finish all the work your co-workers or managers are assigning, it might be time to turn people down. ![]()
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