Why your constant connectivity is actually sabotaging your professional output
In short: An 'always-on' work culture is more than a personal nuisance; it is actively degrading the quality of our work. Harvard Business School professor Ashley Whillans explains how to reclaim your personal well-being by establishing boundaries that actually last.
Behavioral scientist Ashley Whillans argues that responding to emails during family events or taking work calls on vacation creates a cycle of diminished well-being. This constant connectivity prevents us from getting the restorative benefits of free time, which in turn hurts our professional performance.
The talk identifies specific bad habits that erode our boundaries and provides three practical steps to fix them. By moving away from the 'always-on' mentality, workers can improve both their personal lives and their ability to produce high-quality work.
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- Summary by Intellect · source: 3 rules for better work-life balance | The Way We Work, a TED series
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