Setting boundaries means being honest about what you can and cannot handle right now…and often that is a daunting admission…an admission that we are indeed human, have our limitations and need to be constantly balancing and rebalancing work, life and play. Perhaps if we all learned how to set and respect boundaries, we could foster more mutual respect and compassion amongst each other, rather than resentment or anger. And we might just add another small but important facet towards improving the overall mental health of the veterinary profession.

Below are a few of the key steps towards setting mutually beneficial boundaries:

• start with a definition

• daily self-checks

• have a conversation about hours

• take breaks

• real work stays at work

Learn more about these and all seven key steps by reading the full article at Vet&Pet Jobs Marketplace here.