Fictional coping card
Set boundaries
"I don't check Slack after 6 PM." Said it. Meant it. Life improved.
The scenario
The Set boundaries coping card offers a rare moment of clarity in the chaotic sprint cycle. By declaring no Slack after 6 PM, you reclaim your evening and actually keep it.
How it plays
This personal category coping card reduces the burnout meter by 15 points. It helps you hold the line against the rising pressure of the sprint gauntlet.
Why it feels familiar
The fleeting joy of closing your laptop at a reasonable hour, only to immediately feel guilty about not checking that one Slack thread.
This coping card reduces the burnout meter by 15. Its category is personal.