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In a world where remote work is becoming more prevalent, how can nurturing personal relationships help individuals manage stress and improve productivity? What strategies can be implemented to ensure that these relationships enhance rather than hinder career growth?
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Often healthy personal relationships reduce isolation, lower stress and give practical help, boosting focus and productivity; but are you sure it's always positive? It depends... too much closeness can blur boundaries and interrupt work. Are you sure about that? I'm not so sure multitasking with family helps. Communicate expectations, set physical and temporal boundaries, schedule social time, protect deep work, and revisit roles so relationships support rather than sabotage career growth.
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