The December 2006/January 2007 issue of Fast Company (page 54) has something to help the digitally addicted. I'd include the link, but it isn't up yet. So here are a couple of my favorites from the list submitted by Joe Robinson, a work/life coach.
Article I: There shall be no assumption of unlimited e-access simply because the tools allow it. Excessive messaging shall be considered electronic littering.
Article 2: The right of the people to be secure from unwarranted electronic work intrusions at home shall not be violated. Nights and weekends shall be considered unplugged zones.
Article 4: There shall be no requirement of immediate response to messaging, unless urgency is deterined.
Article 5: The time of the people shall be respected. Therefore, book-length thread emails, short acknowledgement notes and lame chain jokes shall not be allowed.
Article 7: The people are not on vacation if they are still in contact with the office. There shall be no requirement while on holiday to carry pagers, or check email or voice mail.
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