You're struggling to set boundaries with clients. How can you avoid burnout and stress?
Setting boundaries with clients is key to avoiding burnout. Here's how to maintain your sanity:
- Clearly communicate availability. Set specific work hours and stick to them, informing clients when you are and aren't reachable.
- Define project scopes meticulously. Ensure expectations are understood from the start to prevent scope creep.
- Learn to say no. Politely decline requests that exceed agreed terms or could lead to stress.
How do you handle boundary-setting with clients? Share your strategies.
You're struggling to set boundaries with clients. How can you avoid burnout and stress?
Setting boundaries with clients is key to avoiding burnout. Here's how to maintain your sanity:
- Clearly communicate availability. Set specific work hours and stick to them, informing clients when you are and aren't reachable.
- Define project scopes meticulously. Ensure expectations are understood from the start to prevent scope creep.
- Learn to say no. Politely decline requests that exceed agreed terms or could lead to stress.
How do you handle boundary-setting with clients? Share your strategies.
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I wrote an article about setting boundaries and saying ?no“ in the workplace. My quick summary: Why is it difficult to set boundaries? - Fear of disappointing others - Fear of missing out on an opportunity - Feeling obligated to your responsibilities or workplace cultur - Wanting to be helpful How to Say “No” Effectively - Be direct and concise - Offer a brief explanation - Suggest alternatives - Be appreciative For Example: ?Thanks for reaching out to me. Unfortunately, I’m currently at capacity with my workload and won’t be able to take on anything new at the time. Perhaps my colleague is available to assist” If you practice this you can benefit from improved focus&work-life-balance, increased productivity and enhanced self-esteem.