Setting Boundaries is an Invitation for Passion
douglas hauptman • April 12, 2023
Balance cannot be achieved without boundaries and it’s up to you to set them!
Boundaries and Alignment
Simply put, boundaries are just another factor in the game of business. Setting boundaries is beneficial to our business because they protect us from unnecessary chaos and keep us professionally aligned. What I mean by professionally aligned is they keep our work and home life balanced and prevent us from burning out. I recently posted a blog, Signs of a Burnout and 4 Ways to Recharge, about why preventing a burnout is key to a successful business or entrepreneurship. Boundaries also keep us from chaotic situations such as running out of time or losing track of our goals because there is too much going on than we originally planned for. Even today, I am still learning how to set boundaries but one thing I do know is why they are important and why I strive to keep learning more about this staple factor in my business ventures.
The Move in the Game of Business
Think of your business as a game. With all the right moves, you will win. Boundaries are a game changer because they keep your focus balanced on all aspects of your business. If you focus too much on one area, you could miss opportunities in another. For example, if you spend 10 hours a week with your marketing team and only 1 hour a week with design, then design could become more disconnected. One reason we get stuck in these situations, where we spend too much time on something, is because we make the mistake of saying yes to everything and everyone! I understand it can be hard to say no when someone is pressuring you or even when you are really excited about something, but you should only say yes if the outcome will be mutually beneficial. Naturally, people will ask you for things from their perspective and what will benefit them. Finding a mutually beneficial decision will make both you and your client or employee’s time well spent. Setting boundaries within your time management will only result in your business running more efficiently and keep your head in a clear space!
Passion Has No Boundaries
There is a difference between passion and necessary work load. Passion is centered on the mission of our business and why we go to work every day. It’s also our desire to learn more about our work and drive to keep evolving. Work load is the weight of the tasks at hand and the energy that is required to complete them. When we feel fatigued or unmotivated, our work load is too heavy and we need to refresh our mindset and body. It’s important to distinguish the difference between passion and workload because we don’t ever want to set a boundary on our passion and the evolution of our mission in life. A boundary in our work life is only to protect our physical health and keep our creativity at its best. I cherish my family time as a father and husband, so over time I have learned a few tricks to weave together my work and home life without too much interference in either. For example, I take my laptop with me on vacation and do some work while I am relaxing or I will bring along books to read before I go to bed. I save sales calls and other higher energy tasks for a day in the office. If we can successfully integrate our work into our leisure, we can take vacations more often and feel less jam packed during business hours. If our workload overwhelms us, we start to lose passion and end up working because we have to versus because we want to.
Relationships we might encounter at work include employees, customers, and clients. One thing all of these relationships have in common is they require teamwork and respect. I work with many people on a daily basis and am always scheduling meetings and calls. I’ve learned firsthand how to manage a team and always follow these three rules:
Always follow through. Following through will result in beneficial communication and mutual respect between two people. It also creates a sense of trust and dependability.
Always be early. Respecting people’s time is a mandatory behavior and not doing so will prevent people from taking you seriously. When running a business, people want to know that you are passionate and driven about your mission. Showing up early and never being late shows that the business is your top priority. Using a scheduling app can help you keep track of meetings and allow others to pick times that work best for them while still insuring you are available. After a meeting or call, always make sure to thank the person for their time in a sincere manner.
Always be clear. Always have a clear agenda and be direct with what you are asking for or requiring. Your objective with clients is to qualify them and
make sure their expectations are met. Avoid too much small talk and always resort back to the agenda when conversations goes astray.
Setting boundaries within your work relationships will keep business bonds strong and give both parties a peace of mind and one less factor to worry about when it comes to work. Time is valuable and boundaries help to make sure that it is used efficiently both financially and physically. When we fail to set boundaries on our workload and among our relationships, we invite unnecessary chaos into our business and even more detrimental, we lose focus on our mission.
This consequence can have lasting effects on our success and business which is why working with a life coach should be considered in your business plan! As a life coach, I can give you a third party perspective and keep you aligned with your goals and aspirations. I can also find the root of any downfalls your feel your business in experiencing. Together, we can set boundaries and open more space for your passion and creativity in fulfilling your mission!
Start incorporating your business passion into your everyday life by contacting me, Doug Hauptman, at (770) 265-6407
so we can set up a consultation for life coaching and find a plan for your success. You can also reach me by emailing doughauptman@gmail.com
or by leaving a message through my contact page. Thank you!
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