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Competition at work has increased dramatically over the last couple of years.
According to a four-year Asana survey, 82% of respondents say they are overworked. As a result, burnout has increased, and staff morale has decreased.
As if these statistics were not already concerning enough, the day and age we live in has only amplified the issue tenfold.
Not only do we have to fight against other employees, but we now have to compete against technology and other extreme factors. With this in mind, it is no surprise that employees are taking on an extreme workload and refusing to say no to their bosses.
People-Pleasing Extends Beyond The Office
But this mentality of refusing to say no extends beyond the office.
In fact, many people feel overwhelmed by their desire to please everyone in all facets of their lives. You may feel the desire to please those around you, including your family, friends, and people you pass on the streets. Though wanting to please people is not inherently wrong, people-pleasing has numerous negative effects on the people-pleaser. For example, it sets unrealistic standards, puts self-care on the back burner, decreases self-esteem, and increases stress and anxiety. All around, this overwhelming sense of wanting to please others is dangerous to your health and others.
Creating Healthy Boundaries Requires Self-Discipline and Self-Respect
The only way to beat people-pleasing is intense self-discipline, self-respect, and knowledge of your inner voice. Though these items may sound easy on paper, they are extremely difficult to implement, especially for people-pleasers.
Even for those who are not people-pleasers by nature, having the discipline, respect, and knowledge to say no to people can be extremely uncomfortable and awkward. So, it is imperative to set strict rules for yourself and others so that you can navigate awkward situations. The most effective way to establish rules for yourself and others is by creating healthy boundaries.
Boundaries are like invisible fences that separate your feelings, needs, and wants from others. Setting boundaries will help you take back your life, increase your self-esteem, and build better relationships with those around you.
Unfortunately, many people don’t know how to set healthy boundaries. There are many misconceptions and misinformation about boundary setting, which makes it difficult to know how to begin if you’ve never done it before.
In order to create and enforce effective and healthy boundaries, it is imperative to have the tools and skills for boundary setting. Like any other task, boundary setting takes practice and knowledge.
With that being said, Introducing!
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