Working Your Way

37. How do I establish healthy boundaries at work? | Career Questions


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Ever felt like your work is taking over your personal life? Setting boundaries at work is essential for maintaining balance and protecting your well-being. Let’s dive into the critical topic of boundary-setting and its impact on our overall health and happiness.

Joining me is Christine Kenline, a mindfulness transpersonal counselor and a soon-to-be clinical mental health practitioner. Christine brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the conversation, offering practical tools and insights into managing boundaries effectively.

We tackle the challenges of saying no, the societal and personal factors that make boundary-setting difficult, and share personal stories highlighting these struggles. Christine offers practical advice, including body-based practices and self-reflection techniques. Tune in for valuable insights and actionable advice to help you navigate these complex issues.


We talk about:

  • [05:30] Defining what boundaries mean to you and trusting your intuition
  • [13:25] Balancing boundaries at work in an always-connected 9-5 world
  • [17:21] Recognizing and dealing with moments of burnout and how that relates to boundaries
  • [24:14] Learning to say “no” to friends or people in power even when it doesn’t feel safe
  • [41:21] How boundaries fall on a spectrum and how that relates to different Enneagram Types
  • [53:39] Tools for checking in with your personal boundaries


Resources:

  • Follow Christine on Instagram: @christinekenline
  • Read: Set Boundaries, Find Peace by Nedra Tawwab
  • Listen: HBR Podcast - Setting Boundaries at Work
  • Read: Boundaries & Protection by Pixie Lighthorse


Connect with me:

  • Instagram
  • LinkedIn
  • YouTube
  • selfatwork.com


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Working Your WayBy Sandhya Sudhakar