Setting 3 Essential Work Boundaries To Break Free From Burnout And Comparison
Setting boundaries at work is crucial for maintaining a life that is best for you. If we do not set boundaries at work, it can lead to problems that creep into our personal lives and time. Remember, if we set boundaries in our working life, we can be more confident in ourselves and set boundaries with others.
Work-Life Balance Is A Myth For Some
Maybe your boss or manager is flexible with you, and they are the "one". This article is for those who can't set clear boundaries and are under a boulder. The boulder represents expectations, comparisons, mail after mail, and life.
No work-life balance is like Titanic
1. Burnout- The only thing your job cares about is completing the goal. For it, the concept of time exists only when you complete the work, making Burnout inevitable.
2. Comparison- On the Titanic, people were treated based on their classes. The first class were VIPs. Next were the Second Class, who were less than the first class. Lastly, there were the third-class passengers who faced comparisons left and right. In today's work culture, comparing those with less experience to those who are more experienced can be an endless cycle to failure.
Sometimes, to set boundaries is the wisest choice a being can make for others and themselves.
Boundaries to build for work-life balance:
1. Time is precious:?Set time boundaries, stop checking emails and text after office hours. This step will help you focus on yourself and your friends and family.
2. Say yes to no comparisons:?Some people will never understand why comparing is wrong. It is important to remember that when someone is comparing, they are projecting their insecurities onto you and something learnt from the environment. Saying no to comparisons will make you not doubt yourself or compare your journey with others.
3. Saying No:?Are you tired of saying Yes? Then try saying No. Most people say yes because they don't want to lose something. But it is important to remember that by saying NO, we are cultivating a life that is more than a predetermined story. Say no to overtime when you don't want to.
In the end, remember it is never selfish to care for oneself when we know it can affect others or yourself.
