It looks like, you have porous boundaries at work!​​
Porous Boundaries are essentially unclear, poorly expressed, or poorly maintained boundaries. I often think of porous boundaries as swiss cheese or a fish net, that lets other people’s energies, emotions, needs, requests, and expectations influence you without limitations. ​
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While this attentiveness to other people’s needs means you can easily connect with others, it comes at the cost of your own safety and well-being. You ignore or abandon our own needs and feelings which can lead to overwhelm and burnout.

Porous boundaries at work may result in:
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Saying yes to extra tasks, activities or favours when you really want to say “no” or don't have the capacity to take any more on.
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Twisting yourself into a pretzel so that you don't "rock the boat" or disappoint anyone.
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Feeling responsible for the emotions of your clients, colleagues, and employer.
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Bringing thoughts and worries about work home with you, so that it's hard to feel present in your personal life.
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Working unpaid overtime, arriving early, staying late, skipping lunch, working when you’re sick, and/or not taking paid vacation time.
Check out the mini-training below for my tips on how to work through this!
Additional Recommended Training from Boundaries for Burnout Prevention:
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Boundary Beliefs & Your Origin Story
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Boundary Setting Guilt
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Boundaries & Self-Worth
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Emotional Boundary Skills
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Reducing Energy Leaks
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Communicating Boundaries with Supervisors
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Maintaining Boundaries With Difficult People & Bullies
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