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To make certain that something will occur or be the case
This helps manage tasks efficiently and ensures you are not overwhelmed.
boundaries / ˈbaʊndəriz /nounThe points or limits that define acceptable or appropriate behavior in relationships or situations
2. Set Clear Boundaries.
personal spacelimittermsconstraints
to establish / tuː ɪˈstæblɪʃ /verbto start an organization or system
Establish clear boundaries.
to prioritize / tuː praɪˈɒrɪtaɪz /verbto decide which of a group of things are the most important so that you can deal with them first
Prioritize tasks.
put firstdeal with firstput before
urgent / ˈɜːrdʒənt /adjectiverequiring immediate attention or action
an urgent problem
urgency
to recalibrate / tuː riːˈkælɪbreɪt /verbTo adjust or realign something, especially to restore it to a previous state or proper functioning
The team needs to recalibrate its priorities after the recent changes.
to delegate / tuː ˈdelɪɡeɪt /verbto give a particular job, duty, right, etc. to someone else so that they do it for you
As a boss, you have to delegate.
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to distinguish / tuː dɪˈstɪŋ.ɡwɪʃ /verbto recognize or understand the difference between two things, or to make one thing seem different from another
It is important to distinguish clearly between the different types of addiction.
differentiatediscriminatetell apartdraw a distinction
empowers / ɪmˈpaʊərz /verbTo give someone official authority or the freedom to do something
The new manager will empower employees to make decisions.
authorizeenableallow
fundamental / ˌfʌndəˈmɛntl /adjectiveForming a necessary base or core; of central importance
These fundamental health practices can dramatically improve your energy levels.
basicfoundationalprimaryessential
to infringe / tuː ɪnˈfrɪndʒ /verbTo violate or trespass on someone's rights or property
It infringes on their basic rights.
violatebreakbreachtransgress
practical / ˈpræktɪkl /adjectiveRelating to experience, real situations, and actions rather than to ideas or imagination
Here are six practical steps to help recalibrate your work-life balance and enhance your overall well-being.
feasiblerealisticworkablesensible