Do you find yourself constantly "on," responding to every ping, and feeling guilty when you try to set limits?
You're not alone.
This comes up ALL the time in my coaching sessions.
That pressure to always be available, to say "yes" to everything - it's not sustainable.
And here's what I've learned:
Setting boundaries isn't just about saying "no" - it's about making space to say "yes" to what actually matters.
✨ I N S P I R E
"The difference between successful people and really successful people is that really successful people say 'no' to almost everything."
- Warren Buffett
✨ T H R I V E
Burnout thrives where boundaries don't exist.
These 7 new rules help you set clear boundaries (without creating tension):
❌ Old Rule: Be available 24/7 - and apologize for limits.
✅ New Rule: Set clear communication boundaries upfront.
↳Set auto-responses for non-working hours.
↳Communicate clear working hours upfront.
↳Schedule buffer time for deep work or breaks.
❌ Old Rule: Take every meeting.
✅ New Rule: Question every invitation.
↳Ask, "What’s the desired outcome?"
↳Suggest alternatives to meetings.
❌ Old Rule: Power through.
✅ New Rule: Schedule rest like meetings.
↳Buffer 5-10 min breaks between calls.
↳Take a real lunch away from your desk.
↳End your workday at a set time.
❌ Old Rule: Reply immediately.
✅ New Rule: Respond strategically.
↳Batch emails 3x daily.
↳Use templates for common requests.
↳Schedule emails only for business hours.
❌ Old Rule: Say yes to prove worth.
✅ New Rule: Say no to protect impact.
↳Review priorities before committing.
↳Ask, "What needs to drop for this?"
↳Say, "Let me check and circle back."
❌ Old Rule: Push through overwhelm.
✅ New Rule: Listen to overwhelm.
↳Do weekly energy audits.
↳Schedule key tasks during peak energy hours.
↳Get specific about what’s causing overwhelm.
❌ Old Rule: Be everything to everyone.
✅ New Rule: Be significant to a few.
↳Nurture your most vital relationships.
↳Delegate tasks others can do 80% as well.
↳Focus on high-impact activities.
The old way of overcommitting is outdated.
Time to rewrite the rules and create boundaries that actually stick.
Which boundary will you set first?
Always,
Carolyn
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