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Career, Featured, Holidays, Office Stuff · December 10, 2014

Five Ways to Exercise Boundaries at Work During the Holidays


Five Ways to Exercise Boundaries at Work During the Holidays

Utilizing boundaries at work is very important, and during the holiday season, it is definitely vital. With all of the hustle and bustle of this time of year, plus year-end goals, meetings, and other duties at work, it can be a bit much. I’ve always been a proponent of boundaries and balance throughout the entire year, but during November and December especially, they are a must. And, because Work Life Management is my thing, I’ve for five ways you can exercise boundaries at work during the holidays.

Here we go…

Be realistic

You can only do so much. And who has time to be boggled down during the holidays with extra work? Be realistic about what it is you can do. Don’t take on any extra duties or responsibilities if you want to be able to enjoy your time away from work. Know your workload and be able to give up control when you need to for a peace of mind. Creating boundaries is something that is done proactively. Once set, people will begin to follow your lead.

Be ready and willing to say no

We all want to please the higher ups at work, but this time of year may not be the time to do it. Especially if your goal is to get the most of out the holiday season personally. So, now that you’ve done #1, it’s time to do #2—that is, saying the NO word. This is something you’ve seen me preach in my eBook, SHINE: 10 Tips for Effective Work Life Balance, and it is definitely a must when it comes to exercising balance and boundaries. You can’t do it all (even if you want to), nor should you. This is the time of year where it is even more important to spend time with family and loved ones. So saying no may be required. It’s okay. And as I always say, they will deal. And so will you.

The D word

And after you mastered #2, then you can delegate. Unless you are on the low end of the totem pole at work, there are duties and work that you can perhaps delegate to others. Don’t do all of the work when there are others being paid to help you out. Utilize your assistants and administrative personnel and interns if you can—pass some of the tasks to them to complete so you can clear more off of your work plate. Which leads to…

This can be a hectic time at work. I've got a list of boundaries at work during the holidays that you should use to get the most out of your holiday season.

Cut off work at work

I am not a fan of bringing work home with you (although I know there are times when this can’t be avoided). The time to avoid it, though, is during the holiday season. You should be spending time with those you love, bonding, cementing traditions and creating others. So exercise boundaries by leaving your work at work—so you can enjoy this special time of the year.

No emails on off days

On your off days during the holidays, be completely off and tuned in to your personal life and those around you. That means no reading or answering emails or taking work phone calls unless you are on-call or it’s an emergency. If this is super hard for you to do, you can temporarily take off the email option on your phone and not have your emails coming to you. Or better yet, turn your phone off and be fully engaged. This is perhaps the best way to not be tempted.

The holiday season is a time that should be spent with those whom you love. Balance and boundaries are uber important during this time of the year. I hope these tips help you get the most out of your holiday season.

 


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You done good, young lady. Now it’s time to soar You done good, young lady. Now it’s time to soar. 🎓#classof2022
Happy #NationalCollegeDecisionDay! Laylah is off Happy #NationalCollegeDecisionDay! 

Laylah is officially registered at St. John’s University and will begin her freshman year in August as a Public Relations Major. I’m so proud of her hard work and dedication—proud of the young woman that she has become.
Allow me to reintroduce myself. My name is.. Dan Allow me to reintroduce myself. My name is.. 

Danyelle Little, the NEW Director of Marketing and Communications at @rungforwomen . Been sitting on this for a while—now it’s officially official. 🙌🏾
Happy 28th birthday to the best son a mom could ev Happy 28th birthday to the best son a mom could ever have. Kind. Supportive. Talented. Creative. Caring. Smart. Courageous. The list goes on and on. You’ve overcome so much in the past year, and I know that God’s plan for you is working. I love you more than words can say. ❤️❤️❤️
And it’s official. Signed, sealed, delivered. Cl And it’s official. Signed, sealed, delivered. Class of 2026! 🙌🏾@stjohnsu #acceptedstudentday
Look for me in the Spring/Summer edition of St. Lo Look for me in the Spring/Summer edition of St. Louis Family Magazine—page 10 to be exact! I’m honored to be able to share a glimpse into my life as an author, Social Media Manager, and most importantly, a mom! 💕
And we have Book #2! My new novel, 'A Wedding On C And we have Book #2! My new novel, 'A Wedding On Clermont Lane', is now available! It's the sequel to my first novel 'Christmas On Clermont Lane', and if you loved the first one, just wait until you read the sequel.

That makes it two novels in five months, and I must say that while I missed my original deadline in February, I am so excited to have this one finished. The support you all showed me during the first release made me warm and fuzzy and so many of you reached out and asked when the next one would be. Well, here you go!

You can purchase 'A Wedding On Clermont Lane' on Amazon Prime, available in paperback for $10.99 and $7.99 for the eBook/Kindle edition. If you'd like a signed copy, a limited amount of copies are available. Hit the link in my bio.

I cannot wait for you to read this one and let me know your thoughts. Jasmine and The Robinson Family are back---and this time, it's for keeps!
Happy International Women’s Day. I would not be Happy International Women’s Day. I would not be here without the wisdom and strength of my praying grandmother who has poured into me for 46 years and counting. I am so thankful for her unconditional love and unwavering support. ❤️❤️❤️#internationalwomensday #womensday #womenshistorymonth
I was pregnant at 17. Had my son at 18. Struggle I was pregnant at 17. 
Had my son at 18. 
Struggled all throughout my 20’s and mid-30’s financially and professionally.
Married. Had a daughter. 
Took five years to graduate from college.
Started my own business by blogging about being a working mom.
Divorced. 
Found my way after a few changes in direction. 
Wrote my first book.
Became a social media powerhouse. 
Wrote my first novel. 
Now I’m the mom of a 27 and 18 year old. My son is going after his dreams and my daughter will start college in the fall. 
I’m still here. Still growing. Still thriving. Still learning. 
I’m proud to be a woman who has managed to conquer my goals, my vision, my purpose. 
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