If you're starting to question whether the sacrifices are worth it, consider putting in place a few small (and flexible when required) boundaries to start to take back some control in your life. You might simply decide to:

• Stop work by 6pm most days

• Not respond to emails after hours (or after a particular hour)

• Block out time in your calendar for strategic and proactive tasks

• Eat lunch, uninterrupted and away from your desk, each day

• Go to the gym every morning before work

When you start to prioritise the things that are important in all areas of your life you'll find ways to get your work done and succeed professionally.

You'll prioritise your work better and manage your time more effectively. And when you're doing that you'll have more energy to deliver high quality work, become more positive and optimistic about your future and build confidence around what you're capable of.

Setting and enforcing boundaries doesn't have to be rigid and inflexible, they just need to set a base level expectation that allows you to succeed in all areas of your life.

What are your boundaries? Do you struggle to enforce them?

Reach out for a chat if you'd like some strategies to put some boundaries in place that won't jeopardise your future career aspirations.

Until next time, stay awesome!

Shelley 😁