Getting comfortable with something new…
Getting comfortable with anything new can be a challenge. Change is disorienting, and practice usually helps.
So, using time boundaries is something you’ll become more and more comfortable with, the more you practice. If your goal is to organize your time or manage your time better, getting comfortable with time boundaries is key.
Here are 3 tried and true tips that will help as you practice:
Getting comfortable with your time boundaries:
Need Extra Time? When setting time boundaries that affect others, remember to factor in some extra time. If you don’t, you may need to extend the time. Doing that when you’ve promised you’ll be available undermines your credibility when setting future time boundaries.
Be real: Take a few minutes to visualize the task you plan to complete before you set your time boundary. This helps to ensure that the boundary you set is realistic. This, in turn, will make it easier to be firm about it.
Look ahead: It also helps to use visualization to anticipate others’ attitudes and responses to your boundary and plan for how you might reply to each one.
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