Regan here! The founder of Revie.
True story: I once answered work emails from my hospital bed.
Nobody asked me to. I just…did. Because I'd convinced myself that those emails we’re the only thing standing between me and the promotion I so badly wanted. So I typed away, hooked up to machines, proving my dedication - to a job that told me later that same year my contract might not be renewed due to budget cuts.
I gave everything. And it still wasn't enough.
That's the thing about not having boundaries at work. You tell yourself it's about commitment. Really it's about fear. And fear is a terrible strategy.
This week we're getting into how to actually say no at work. Without the guilt, without burning bridges, and without spending the next three days convincing yourself you're a bad person. 👇
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Struggling to say no at work without the guilt?
For a lot of women, setting limits at work feels less like self-care and more like a career risk. What if they think I'm not committed? What if I'm seen as difficult? What if saying no to this one thing means I get passed over for the next opportunity?
So instead, you say yes. You take on the extra project. You answer the email at 10pm. You absorb more than you should, for longer than you should, until one day you're burnt out and resentful and wondering how you got here.
Setting boundaries at work doesn't have to mean burning bridges. It means getting clear on what you need to do your best work and communicating that in a way that people can actually hear.
Have you ever noticed how it’s so easy to say yes to allthethings until one day you’re feeling overwhelmed and uninspired? There’s a feeling you have in your gut of what you want to move towards, but you don’t know how to do that without feeling like you’re letting people down. You get stuck in a loop that makes every day feel like Groundhog Day. If this feels familiar, Lauren can help you get unstuck and move towards what actually fills your cup.
Before you go! Who or what feels like the hardest ‘no’ in your life? How might things feel if you finally set that boundary?
I read every reply, and love to hear from you!
Until next time,
