Comments on: How to Set Boundaries at Work – Both at a 9-5 and With Freelancing

By: Dominique

Dominique — Mon, 21 Nov 2016 08:23:44 +0000

Some truly great advice there! It can be so easy to lose yourself in your work, I know I have been guilty of this too. Excellent advice on how to approach this professionally.

By: Fruclassity (Ruth)

Fruclassity (Ruth) — Sat, 19 Nov 2016 14:58:00 +0000

“I can’t tell you how important it is to set boundaries in life.” Amen to that! As I was reading your post, it occurred to me that many of these issues relate to relationships too – though without the formal contracts and agreements. Many of us are peace-makers, and we operate under the false belief that by being “Yes-men” or “Yes-women”, we’re smoothing things out and keeping the peace. The fact is – and this applies in all areas of life – that healthy confrontation promotes peace far more than self-effacing and going-with-the-flow does.

By: Erin

Erin — Sat, 19 Nov 2016 00:33:33 +0000

In reply to Aliyyah @RichAndHappyBlog. True. It doesn't help that we're always told to work harder for raises and promotions, to get recognized...and when we don't, we keep going, instead of finding a company that will actually value us.

By: Erin

Erin — Sat, 19 Nov 2016 00:32:15 +0000

In reply to Glenn @ TheCasualCapitalist. Yes! Taking breaks is a must, otherwise we never take the time to reflect on what's working or isn't working for us, career or business-wise. Having an abundance mindset toward it helps, too.

By: Aliyyah @RichAndHappyBlog

Aliyyah @RichAndHappyBlog — Fri, 18 Nov 2016 05:44:46 +0000

I think pay is a big part of it. People often feel they’re not being paid well enough for all the work that they do. The change here often comes in the form of finding a company that’s better with compensation.

By: Glenn @ TheCasualCapitalist

Glenn @ TheCasualCapitalist — Thu, 17 Nov 2016 22:21:20 +0000

Very timely advice, especially since technology continually encroaches on the boundary between work and non-work life. I agree with you here, knowing your rights and asserting yourself is the first step to creating a semblance of balance.

As a freelance I have to constantly remind myself, it’s okay to take a break and switch off sometimes, there will be more deals to close and more clients to work with when you get back. Not to mention, it’s really refreshing!

By: Erin

Erin — Thu, 17 Nov 2016 20:07:31 +0000

In reply to Ashli @ The Million Dollar Mama. I'm sorry to hear that! It's definitely much easier to say than to act on, but just take it one step at a time. It gets easier, especially when you get clear on your self-worth.