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Creating Boundaries to Protect Your Time & Energy
The Silent Killer of Professional Wellbeing: Lack of Boundaries
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The Leading Cause of Burnout?
A lack of boundaries at work.
And it won’t change unless you take action to set them.
If you're in a situation where:
— These boundaries are not respected
— You're passed up for promotions for setting them
— You don't have a leader who supports/protects you
Then here's your sign to change your situation.
Here are seven practical ways to establish healthy boundaries:
1️⃣ Clearly communicate your availability. Define your work hours and set expectations on when you're reachable.
2️⃣ Choose saying “no” over feeling resentment. Protect your time by prioritizing tasks that align with your goals.
3️⃣ Let go of control—delegate when possible. Trying to manage everything alone leads to exhaustion.
4️⃣ Set clear expectations for after-hours communication. Make it known when work-related messages should wait until the next day.
5️⃣ Schedule deep-focus time with no distractions. Block out dedicated periods for uninterrupted work.
6️⃣ Prioritize high-value tasks and relationships. Focus on what truly moves the needle and adds meaning to your work.
7️⃣ Seek support from your manager. A good leader will help you set realistic workloads and respect your limits.
What If Your Boundaries Aren’t Respected?
🚨 You're constantly expected to be available 24/7.
🚨 You're overlooked for promotions because you set limits.
🚨 Your manager doesn’t support or protect your well-being.
If any of these sound familiar, take it as a sign—it's time to reassess your situation.
Your time and well-being matter. A workplace that doesn’t respect your boundaries isn’t one that deserves your energy.
Draw the line. And if necessary, find an environment that values you.
“You have permission to say no to anything that doesn’t align with your values.”
Question
What is one boundary you can establish this week to protect your energy and time?
Action step
Practice saying “no” to one low-priority task and redirect that time toward something meaningful.
Statistic
Research in the Journal of Occupational Health Psychology shows that employees with clear boundaries experience 31% less stress.
Hope this helps!
Talk soon, Stay well
— Be Well Hacks Team