Setting boundaries: 3 essential strategies

Setting boundaries can be beneficial for your workload and your mental health. Here are some tips to do so respectfully.
Setting boundaries can be difficult for many people.

Under the constant threat of economic scarcity in a cost of living crisis, freelance creatives and arts managers can struggle to set boundaries and say ‘no’ to opportunities, even when they promise little benefit. This can often result in an overly committed schedule and creative burnout.

Keep things short and precise. If you’re uncertain about where to start, simply be honest. Remember, all research points to the idea that ‘clear is kind’. Being unclear will only cause further problems.

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David Burton is a writer from Meanjin, Brisbane. David also works as a playwright, director and author. He is the playwright of over 30 professionally produced plays. He holds a Doctorate in the Creative Industries.