Boundary Scripts

Setting a boundary often means one slightly uncomfortable conversation. A script makes it easy to say without sounding defensive. Keep two ready:

• Manager pings you after hours: "I'll get to this first thing tomorrow — is there anything urgent that genuinely can't wait?"
• Client emails at 10pm: Let an auto-reply answer. "I handle messages during business hours, 9am to 5pm. Expect my reply by morning."

Notice what both scripts do: they protect your evening while still leaving a door open for a real emergency. That combination is what makes a boundary stick instead of starting a fight.