This Working Life Tired and overwhelmed? Boundaries can help
Dec 26, 2025
Nedra Glover Tawwab, a therapist and bestselling author known for her expertise in boundary-setting, breaks down the art of establishing healthy work boundaries. She explains the importance of defining boundaries to avoid work-life bleed and shares a practical three-step method: identify, communicate, and care for yourself. Nedra emphasizes that respect for your boundaries matters more than full understanding and offers tips for freelancers. She also addresses handling toxic workplaces and the discomfort of saying no, encouraging listeners to practice for ease.
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Work Boundaries Define Daily Limits
- Work boundaries are the rules and expectations that define how we operate at work.
- Blurred boundaries make us feel frustrated and pulled in many directions.
Three-Step Boundary Method
- Identify what frustrates you, communicate it, and care for yourself after taking the hard step.
- Hold yourself accountable to avoid guilt and people-pleasing undermining the boundary.
Prefer Practical Requests Over 'Boundary'
- Avoid using the word "boundary"; state practical needs instead.
- Frame requests concretely, e.g., move a meeting because Tuesdays are busy for you.