In Australian workplaces the ability to set and maintain healthy boundaries isn't just a personal preference. It's essential protection for your mental health and wellbeing. Under Australian Work Health and Safety laws, employers must look after both your physical and mental health (Safe Work Australia, 2022). Yet the responsibility for boundary management ultimately sits with each individual worker, making boundary-setting skills a critical component of workplace mental health.

Burnout has gone from being a workplace buzzword to a genuine occupational health issue, yet plenty of workers still aren't sure when they've crossed the line from being exhausted after a difficult week to actual burnout. Knowing the difference matters—not just for your own wellbeing, but for your workplace too.