Boundaries at work: what to say when no feels impossible
Mateja · 1 min read
Most people I work with know exactly where their limit is. The hard part is the sentence. So here are a few you can borrow until you find your own.
Sentences that hold
- I can do this by Friday, or that by Wednesday. Which matters more?
- That’s outside what we agreed. I’m happy to quote it separately.
- I don’t answer messages after six. You’ll hear from me in the morning.
Why it feels so hard
A boundary said out loud feels like a risk to the relationship. In practice it’s usually the opposite. People trust you more when they know where you stand.
Written by Mateja
Psychological business counselor with an honest and direct style. No fluff, no BS.
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