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“I change the bottom of my email signature so that it now reads: “Please Note: I will not engage in work emails after 7 pm or on weekends. IF I AM YOUR BOSS, MAY I SUGGEST: PUT DOWN YOUR PHONE.” And then I do what seems impossible: I actually stop answering emails that arrive after seven p.m. I…” quote by Shonda Rhimes
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““I change the bottom of my email signature so that it now reads: “Please Note: I will not engage in work emails after 7 pm or on weekends. IF I AM YOUR BOSS, MAY I SUGGEST: PUT DOWN YOUR PHONE.” And then I do what seems impossible: I actually stop answering emails that arrive after seven p.m. I have to turn off my phone to do it. But I do it.””

Shonda Rhimes

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

She sets strict boundaries on after‑hours work communication to protect personal time and mental health.

In simple terms: Set limits on work emails after hours.

Key Takeaway

Enforce boundaries for well‑being.

Themes

work‑life balance boundaries digital detox self‑care

Mood

determined reflective

Type

advice personal narrative

When to use this quote

  • remote work
  • personal time management
  • family evenings

Key Concepts

time management boundary setting email etiquette

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you politely enforce after‑hours limits?
  • What tools help you disconnect?
A Different Perspective

Maintaining boundaries can be hard when expectations are high.

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