TED Business Your 3-step guide to setting better boundaries at work | Nedra Glover Tawwab
Nov 13, 2023
Relationship therapist and author Nedra Glover Tawwab shares strategies to establish better boundaries at work. Importance of setting boundaries, communicating needs, and three key steps to set effective boundaries are discussed. Personal experiences and positive impact of setting boundaries are emphasized.
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Setting Boundaries with Mom
- The speaker shares a personal story about setting a boundary with her mom to create space before the school year.
- She gave a realistic timeline for when she could be attentive again, illustrating boundary setting in personal relationships.
Communication Is Key
- Nobody can read your mind, especially coworkers, so you have to explicitly state what you need.
- Communicating boundaries is an act of kindness that leads to long-term workplace ease.
3 Steps to Set Boundaries
- Identify needed boundaries, state them early, and consistently enforce them for effectiveness.
- Examples include work hours, communication preferences, feedback style, and social interactions to reduce overwhelm.