Here’s a truth that will challenge everything you think you know about success: The most impactful leaders are also the most vigilant about protecting their time. While everyone else is drowning in ...

Boundaries are essential for healthy relationships, self-care, and emotional well-being—but many people struggle to define them, let alone maintain them. I know that I am guilty of this because, I ...

We’ve been told that the future of work is all about freedom. Companies offer unlimited PTO, flexible hours, and asynchronous communication channels that we can access anytime. The promise is that ...

The Hidden Cost of Poor Boundaries The lack of proper boundaries is quietly devastating people's emotional wellbeing. 8 ...

Boundaries are simply how we communicate those needs. Though they vary from person to person, their purpose is the same: to ...

Early in my career, boundaries weren’t part of my vocabulary. I started in public accounting, where long days were the expectation. During our busy season, working 70 or 80 hours a week was normal, ...

Freelancing is a popular choice for people who love the flexibility that comes with being their own boss. In fact, 24.9% of US workers go into freelancing for the autonomy and control it gives them, ...

Madeline always prided herself in being "a nice girl." As a child, she was taught that being kind to others was a virtue; she grew up paying special attention to the positive feedback she received for ...

In today's fast-paced digital world, where friendships are formed and maintained through constant connectivity, setting personal boundaries has never been more crucial. But how do you maintain your ...

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Kari Shafenberg worked up to 80 hours a week early in her career until she was laid off. She moved industries but struggled to set boundaries at work. Having a baby was a wake-up call. After being ...

If you want to boost your well-being in 2025, skip the New Year’s resolutions and set some boundaries instead. That means being clear about your wants, needs, and deal-breakers—and in the process, ...