These Are The Clear Boundaries That Successful Women Set, Both At Work And In Their Personal Lives
Some people fail to realize that a huge part of being successful is setting boundaries for yourself.
Successful people are often not people pleasers, and although they may still do their best to accommodate others when they can, they didn’t build their successful careers by doing everything other people told or wanted them to do.
Women trying to become successful often have issues in this department, as societal and stereotypical roles label us as caretakers, and many women get caught up in feeling pressured to do things for others instead of focusing on themselves.
If you’re a woman, older or younger, and want to be more successful, you must set some boundaries in your work and personal life.
Here are some important boundaries to set to get on the road to success.
Saying ‘no’ if you have to
When you’re no longer afraid of telling people no and start turning down certain requests because you know you simply can’t fulfill them or don’t want to, you’ll be amazed at how much more powerful you feel.
Women who are successful realize how important it is to prioritize themselves, which is why saying no from time to time will save you in the long run.
Remember that you won’t be a bad person if you have to say no to people you usually do a lot of favors for. You’re simply focusing on yourself for once.
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Taking control of your finances
Successful women tend not to take too much advice when it’s related to how they should be spending their money.
Sure, a few tips from a financial expert are great when requested. But avoid taking unsolicited advice from random people regarding money, especially people who encourage you to spend your money in ways you don’t want to.
For example, if you have a friend who constantly wants you to join them in spending money on unnecessary things and shopping trips, set your boundaries and tell them you have other plans for your finances instead of letting them pressure you.
Putting your devices and yourself on “Do Not Disturb” mode
Whenever you need to sit down and focus on work or your career, put your devices on “Do Not Disturb” and imagine yourself doing the same thing for your brain to set a boundary.
Distractions are a huge buzzkill when trying to be successful, but it’s good to remember that you’re often in control of them.
Put your devices on “Do Not Disturb” occasionally so no one bothers or asks you for something during your grind hours.
Don’t let distracting thoughts get in your way of getting things done. Then, when the workday is over, you can turn off “Do Not Disturb,” and everything will be fine.
Get help when you need it
A lot of successful people like to brag about how they hit certain milestones or achieved different things “alone.”
However, that’s usually not the case. Don’t be afraid to outsource and get help when you need it.
Whether you need a sitter to watch your kids, an assistant to file your documents, or simply a friend for a shoulder to cry on, every successful person has a “village” behind them, and that’s nothing to be ashamed of.
Hopefully, this has given you an idea of what your boundaries should look like while aiming to be as successful as possible. You’ve got this!
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