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With technology at the ready via our smart devices nonstop, how do we create healthy boundaries? Tune in as we explore more in this episode!

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00:00:00 --> 00:00:07 With technology at the ready via our smart devices non-stop, how do we create healthy boundaries?

00:00:08 --> 00:00:11 Tune in as we explore more in this episode.

00:00:11 --> 00:00:23 Hello and welcome to Momo 634, the daily podcast chock full of faith-filled inspiration and motivation.

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00:00:27 --> 00:00:28 Momo 634.

00:00:28 --> 00:00:32 Motivational moments just for today.

00:00:32 --> 00:00:35 In Mark's Gospel account, we find these words from Jesus.

00:00:51 --> 00:00:58 And he said to them, Come with me privately to a solitary place, and let us rest for a while.

00:00:59 --> 00:01:03 For many people were coming and going, and they did not even have time to eat.

00:01:04 --> 00:01:10 Mark 6, 31 I've mentioned boundaries in a number of episodes here.

00:01:11 --> 00:01:13 Now I want to discuss filters.

00:01:14 --> 00:01:19 I read about a signature line a CEO had at the bottom of his emails.

00:01:20 --> 00:01:22 Our company values the work-life balance.

00:01:23 --> 00:01:26 If you receive this outside of your normal working hours,

00:01:26 --> 00:01:30 please know I am merely sending it at a time that works best for me.

00:01:31 --> 00:01:34 Please read and respond at a time that works best for you.

00:01:36 --> 00:01:42 Now, I understand that there are some positions and industries that that might not work for

00:01:43 --> 00:01:49 And I think a reasonable time frame to expect a response is within 24 to 48 business hours.

00:01:49 --> 00:01:50 That said,

00:01:51 --> 00:01:58 our modern technology that puts everyone within texting or emailing distance 24-7,

00:01:58 --> 00:02:00 365 isn't healthy.

00:02:01 --> 00:02:06 I have a text message filter on my phone that I'm considering tightening.

00:02:07 --> 00:02:10 I'm also not checking emails outside of work hours.

00:02:12 --> 00:02:19 As pointed out in the episode OASIS, we need to have a point we can look toward that says off.

00:02:20 --> 00:02:27 If I were a braver woman, I might consider an email filter or autoresponder like the one mentioned here.

00:02:27 --> 00:02:33 I do have email filters for the oversharers in my life.

00:02:34 --> 00:02:35 What's crazy is,

00:02:35 --> 00:02:37 as I'm sharing these words with you,

00:02:37 --> 00:02:42 I got a text from a co-worker and my immediate thought was to reply.

00:02:43 --> 00:02:48 Since I had just talked about filters, I erased my response and will respond tomorrow.

00:02:49 --> 00:02:52 I can't train others until I train myself.

00:02:54 --> 00:03:00 I also have red receipts turned off and have made my text filters more pronounced.

00:03:00 --> 00:03:03 They stop my phone from buzzing and

00:03:03 --> 00:03:07 State, the recipient has notifications silenced.

00:03:09 --> 00:03:14 There are also rules for getting around my filters so true emergencies get through.

00:03:15 --> 00:03:15 Yet,

00:03:16 --> 00:03:17 as I've mentioned,

00:03:17 --> 00:03:23 I'm a people pleaser and someone with OCD whose anxiety is triggered by the fear

00:03:24 --> 00:03:26 something important will slip through the cracks.

00:03:27 --> 00:03:33 However, I also can't keep responding to texts at 10 or 11 at night for non-emergencies.

00:03:34 --> 00:03:36 I've been conflicted about seeming rude.

00:03:37 --> 00:03:38 However,

00:03:38 --> 00:03:42 self-care and mental health breaks are also vital,

00:03:42 --> 00:03:46 as the verse from the top of the episode in Mark makes clear.

00:03:47 --> 00:03:52 The assignment for me will be to balance and tweak until I have a workable system.

00:03:54 --> 00:03:57 Yes, I know I sometimes send these episodes out late.

00:03:58 --> 00:04:00 However, it's like the CEO's message.

00:04:01 --> 00:04:03 It's a time that works for me.

00:04:03 --> 00:04:08 I hope you listen and enjoy at a time that works for you.

00:04:09 --> 00:04:14 Our meme for today says, true balance is a balancing act.

00:04:15 --> 00:04:19 What are your best tips for boundaries and filters?

00:04:19 --> 00:04:23 How have you dealt with any guilt or worries about appearing rude?

00:04:24 --> 00:04:25 Chime in below in the comments.

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