I had the pleasure of being part of a Linkedin discussion last week surrounding the Work-Obsessed World. How can we get away from all work and no play and separate our work lives and home lives better? In the linked video, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g0PLhdCPjxA&feature=youtu.be, I agreed strongly with the recommendation of setting boundaries. Here are a few of my thoughts on types of boundaries.

1. Time
• As stated in the video, children (and pets) do better with schedules. Consistency of dinner time or family time creates a routine that others can rely on. A set schedule lets you define the beginning and end time of different activities.
2. Physical 
• This is mentioned on the HGTV network a lot when designing home offices. Having a designated space can help you focus on the task at hand and not get distracted. On another level, I think this is why some people in a casual environment still dress in business attire.
3. Mental 
• Identifying and practicing to leave work problems at work is hard when you are running from one thing to the next. Find out what helps you unwind: driving home, working out, drinking tea in a favorite chair, meditating. What relaxes you and helps you place a mental boundary and begin focusing your energy on the non-work things? 

What other types of boundaries do you create and when do you find them useful?