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Poll: What is your ultimate boundary rule for protecting your mental health?
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Maria Teresa Borges de Almeida
Maria Teresa Borges de Almeida  Identity Verified
Portugal
Local time: 12:07
Member (2007)
English to Portuguese
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Other Jun 19

Some years ago, a healthy boundary for me would be not biting off more than I could chew and learning to say no, but as I’m now navigating through a dry period, I’m replacing that boundary by accepting work whatever the day…

P.S. This month hasn't been as bad as last month...
 
Bruno Veilleux
Bruno Veilleux  Identity Verified
Canada
Local time: 07:07
English to French
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Other Jun 19

I don't mind working late at night if I still have the energy and focus, or during the weekend if I have no better plans. So I don't have anything so clear-cut as the poll supposes, I just sign off when I've had enough for the day, and say no when I don't have capacity for more work.

The real trouble is when I've taken on more than I turn out to be comfortable with due to unforeseen difficulties! But since I deal mainly in short-term projects, that rarely gets too bad before I am re... See more
I don't mind working late at night if I still have the energy and focus, or during the weekend if I have no better plans. So I don't have anything so clear-cut as the poll supposes, I just sign off when I've had enough for the day, and say no when I don't have capacity for more work.

The real trouble is when I've taken on more than I turn out to be comfortable with due to unforeseen difficulties! But since I deal mainly in short-term projects, that rarely gets too bad before I am released from the commitment. ▲ Collapse
 
Philip Lees
Philip Lees  Identity Verified
Greece
Local time: 14:07
Greek to English
Other Jun 20

Not trying to figure out what this question is on about.

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expressisverbis
expressisverbis
Portugal
Local time: 12:07
English to Portuguese
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ProZ diagnosis poll? Jun 25

Just checking... Are translators okay or is this an official ProZ diagnosis poll?
 


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