Chip Chick
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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