Today we are talking about boundaries! Lately, I’ve seen a lot on social media about the importance of creating boundaries for your own health and wellbeing. But what I also notice is that the recommendations are about setting boundaries with other people.

That’s important, but what about the more difficult boundaries to set? The most difficult boundaries to set and stick to are the ones we set with ourselves.

So listen on to learn my experience struggling to stick to my own time boundaries at work. You’ll also learn the steps to take in setting boundaries and how to stick to them.

Show Highlights

[02:02] - I share an experience that forced me to stick to my boundaries.

[03:48] - The beliefs I have around my expectations for success keep me saying yes.

[06:08] - Most of the time, this feeling comes from the standards we set for ourselves.

[07:10] - Our beliefs are activated when we are put in a decision-making situation.

[07:56] - Step 1: Stop yourself from immediately responding.

[08:51] - Step 2: Think about the long term consequences to saying yes or no.

[10:05] - Saying no to extra work feels uncomfortable sometimes.

[11:19] - Step 3: Write down your thoughts about the benefits and risks.

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