Boundary violations at work are linked to burnout, lost productivity, poor performance, and voluntary attrition. By contrast, when employees believe their voices are heard and their boundaries respected, they become more engaged with their organization. This is how...
Here Are 6 Top Reasons: 1. ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE If the organization values productivity and the bottom line above all else, with a “do more with less” philosophy, employees will likely have significant difficulties creating healthy boundaries for themselves related...
One of the biggest regrets people have as they are dying is that they didn’t live the life they wanted. They often did what others expected of them, putting family, friends, and everyone else’s needs above their own. Perhaps this happened because they weren’t aware of...
We all want to belong, be accepted, and feel loved. Often, we come to believe that if we are flawless, then others will accept us, and we won’t be rejected or abandoned. Unknowingly, we begin striving for perfection, creating unreasonably high standards for our...
What happens when someone or something brings us to our limit – a feeling of repeated discomfort, guilt, or anger/resentment? This is an opportunity to set a boundary. We can think of boundaries as our limits. To better understand how to identify our limits, read my...
Identifying our limits is the first step to setting healthy boundaries. Often times we are not aware of what our limits are – whether physically, emotionally, mentally, spiritually, or financially. Some people voice their opinions about our lives or choices and make...
