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Learning How to Set Boundaries can Reduce Stress

October 06, 2009
By: Randi Bussin-Career Coach, Personal Branding Specialist

 

 

Boundary Setting Helps Reduce Stress!

 

In my coaching with clients, I notice that many of them are overwhelmed and overworked, especially in this economy. In my own work with Sharon Teitelbaum, I have learned that one of the most powerful things time-starved, crazy-busy people can do for themselves is to strengthen their boundary-setting skills.  It offers a big bang for the buck, in my experience. 

 

Here are a few of Sharon’s tips for setting boundaries:

  

Don't be an Automatic Helper. 

 

§  Before jumping in or committing to help, ask yourself these questions:

o   Do I have the necessary resources available (time, money, focus, attention) to help in this situation?

 

§  What other commitments of mine will take a hit (be postponed or taken off the list entirely) if I take on this new one? 

 

§  What will I have to say "no" to in order to say "yes" to helping out here?

 

§  Based on your answers to these questions, make a conscious decision.

 

Practice saying this line out loud: "Let me think about this and get back to you." 

 

Feeling guilty doesn't necessarily mean you're doing anything wrong. 

 

§  Sometimes it means you're doing something different and that feels uncomfortable.

 

 

If you'd like to hear more ideas about how and when to set appropriate boundaries, consider attending Sharon’ teleconference on boundary setting on Thursday October 22^nd at 1:00 pm Eastern.

 

 

Registration Link:

https://ssl.webvalence.com/ecommerce/kiosk.lasso?merchant=STCoach&kiosk=teleclasses&class=Oct22TC

 

 

 

 

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