🧠Weekly Mind Sweep #146 | What’s On My Mind | Boundaries
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Have you ever had a situation where you softened a boundary, and it didn't go as planned?
We've all been there.
We've worked up the courage to set a hard boundary—around our time, energy, or even the type of clients we work with—and it feels right, firm, and even like we're in control.
But then, something happens.
When a client pushes just a little harder or a project deadline starts creeping into our personal time, we know we should say no, but we begin to feel guilty or convince ourselves that "just this once" won't hurt.
So, we soften the boundary.
But deep down, we already know it's a wrong move.
And it doesn't take long for things to unravel.
That client? They start expecting more.
The work? It spills over into family time, eroding the balance we worked so hard to protect.
We feel overwhelmed, frustrated, and maybe even a little bit mad at ourselves.
We knew this would happen.
So, there we are, left cleaning up the mess—struggling to regain the balance we sacrificed, knowing we ignored that gut feeling that was trying to protect us all along. But when we enforce our boundaries, there's a sense of relief and empowerment.
As entrepreneurs, our boundaries aren't just guidelines; they're lifelines.
When we allow them to blur, even for what seems like a good reason, the cost is always greater than we anticipated.
Next time you feel that nudge—when your instincts tell you to hold firm—practice listening to it. As entrepreneurs, we are not faced with life-saving, need-to-be-made-right-now decisions.
Invoke the power of the pause when making decisions that intuitively don't feel right.
Entrepreneurs would benefit from practicing this even when the decision feels right.
Boundaries exist for a reason. They protect our energy, focus, and creativity. When we trust them, we protect not only ourselves but also the quality of the work we deliver.
Trust your intuition. Trust yourself. Trust your boundaries.
They know what's best, and deep down, so do you.
My question for you this week :
What strategies do you use to remind yourself to trust your instincts when a boundary is being pushed?
Reply and share with me!
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