Setting boundaries is a topic that can tend to feel very emotionally charged and potentially point to weakness depending on who you are talking to. The reality is, setting boundaries can be a powerful tool that will not only make you a more effective leader, it will also protect you from burnout and frustration.
The downside to setting boundaries…is knowing what your boundaries are. It take a GREAT DEAL of self reflection and knowing yourself. Most leaders, especially new ones, lack that self reflection muscle. That doesn’t mean you can’t figure out your boundaries. One way to understand your boundaries, is paying attention to how you feel in certain situations…did something give you anxiety? Did something frustrate you more than normal? Did something just feel off and you don’t know why? You probably crossed a boundary you weren’t aware of. Understanding this takes time and you will get it wrong sometimes, just adjust that boundary or remove it completely.
The key isn’t never crossing a boundary…it’s about finding ways to limit your time outside of those boundaries.
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