Saying no to people can feel uncomfortable. But if you don't, you'll wind up helping them achieve their goals at the cost of achieving your own.
👉 Embracing the power of "No" can be transformative. By setting boundaries, you prioritize your goals and ensure your efforts align with your vision. Remember, every time you say "Yes" to others, make sure it doesn't mean saying "No" to your goals. 👈
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This week: The Power of No: Why Turning Down Work Can Make You More Successful
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"It doesn't matter if your glass is half full or half empty. What matters is that you're the one pouring the water." - Mark Cuban
Without Boundaries There Is No Balance with Lisa Couturier
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Lisa Couturier is an expert with over 25 years of experience in guiding high-performing individuals. She talked about the critical role of boundaries in achieving work-life balance for solopreneurs.
Here's the gist:
Recognizing Signs of Imbalance: Indicators such as anxiety, overwhelm, exhaustion, burnout, and even physical symptoms like illness can signal a lack of boundaries. Lisa emphasizes the importance of self-awareness in identifying these signs.
Developing Self-Awareness: Taking time for introspection allows individuals to assess their feelings and physical sensations. Lisa advises listening to feedback from others and evaluating alignment with personal core values to understand where boundaries may be lacking.
Communicating Boundaries Effectively: It's essential to express boundaries clearly and respectfully. Instead of reacting impulsively, Lisa suggests calmly stating personal needs and limitations to others, ensuring mutual understanding.
Balancing Flexibility with Boundaries: While setting boundaries is crucial, maintaining flexibility is also important. Lisa highlights the need to honor core values and adjust boundaries as necessary, ensuring they serve one's current situation and personal growth.
Integrating Boundaries with Goal Setting: Aligning goals with personal values and needs helps in setting realistic boundaries. Lisa discusses the dynamic nature of boundaries and goals, emphasizing the importance of reassessment as individuals evolve.
Throughout the conversation, Lisa underscores that boundaries are not rigid constraints but adaptable guidelines that support personal well-being and professional success. She encourages solopreneurs to view boundaries as tools for maintaining balance and preventing burnout.
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A Pen and a Notebook.
Yup, that's it.
Use them to write down your goals and refer back to them every time someone asks you to do something for them that feels distracting. I'm not saying not to help people, but you need to keep control of your time so that you can progress forward.
What is it? A British TV show, crime-drama.
Why do I like it? Shetland is set on, you guessed it, the Shetland Islands. The show follows the local police department as it deals with various crimes. While this sounds like every other police show, the acting is superb and the characters believable. Plus, the writing is excellent. And the beautiful scenery is much easier on the eyes than the typical inner-city setting for most police shows.
Where can I see it? Watch it on BritBox or rent it on Amazon Prime
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