"I love my job!" When was the last time you said that? Or thought about it? Somehow it has become unpopular to love our job. Many people immediately jump to the negative and dread the challenges because we've been taught that work isn't gratifying. But today's guest proves that this way of thinking can have detrimental effects on your work-life balance and personal wellness.

Susie Crockett is the Director of Practice Management in the greater Indianapolis area and has been a CVPM since 2009. She began her career in the veterinary hospital world 23 years ago and over the years has discovered a manager's tendency to focus on the negatives and experience fear in setting boundaries.

In today's episode, Susie discusses why boundaries are important and how you can set better boundaries. How does this tie into loving your job? By helping you regain passion for what you do.

Show Notes:

[2:38] - We hear so much negativity sometimes and we start to resent it.

[3:40] - Loving ourselves and setting boundaries are the keys to regaining passion for what we do.

[5:09] - Sometimes we put ourselves in a rough position when we help others too much.

[6:16] - Teach people how to treat you.

[7:19] - Part of what we do as managers is help team members advocate for themselves.

[9:02] - Susie shares a way to set boundaries through role playing.

[11:51] - When you say yes so often, everyone will get used to it and continue to ask for more.

[13:05] - Why do we struggle as managers to set boundaries?

[16:01] - Boundaries are personal wellness and are different for everyone.

[18:08] - What makes you happy and love your job?

[19:33] - There may be things you do that others won't as their boundary. The things you choose to do are not required of others.

[22:01] - You don't have to dread the challenge.

[23:34] - We tend to go to the negative, but your life will change if you can change that pattern.

[24:30] - You cannot make someone else feel happy.

[25:44] - Reflect on the things that you really love about your job and find them everyday.

[27:41] - This is not a one-size-fits-all process.

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