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After-Hours Work Boundary

“After-Hours Work Boundary” is a short 15-minute practice from Zayenha Practice in the Social domain. Set explicit working hours and broadcast them in your email signature. Its goal: End the team's expectation of late-night replies from you. You can read its goal and first step for free; the full practice with every step and the interactive part comes with Plus.

Set explicit working hours and broadcast them in your email signature.

15 min Intermediate

Goal

End the team's expectation of late-night replies from you.

Steps

1

Define hours: e.g. 9-6 Sun-Thu.

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Expected Outcome

Immediate

Sleep without phone anxiety.

Evidence base

School: Work-Life Design

Founders: Brené Brown · Adam Grant (2018)

Brown — Dare to Lead: clear is kind; Grant — boundaries protect output.

Frequently asked questions

How long does "After-Hours Work Boundary" take?

This exercise takes about 15 minutes, practiced solo in a Action format.

When will I notice the effect of "After-Hours Work Boundary"?

Sleep without phone anxiety. In the short term: Team respects your hours in 2 weeks.

Is "After-Hours Work Boundary" evidence-based?

Yes — it draws on Work-Life Design (Brené Brown, Adam Grant (2018)). Brown — Dare to Lead: clear is kind; Grant — boundaries protect output.

Is "After-Hours Work Boundary" suitable for beginners?

Its difficulty level is: Intermediate. No external tools required — it can be practiced directly inside the platform.

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