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Sharon Singh Sidhu

[Podcast] Having Boundaries Isn't The Same As Enforcing Them

Published 3 months ago • 1 min read

Reader,

As a working mom, it's all about having boundaries right?
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We've heard this 100x already.
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So why are working women and moms still struggling with work-life balance?
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It comes down to what we know and what we do.
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This week, I talk about one thing that helps me do all that I do as a full-time working mom, wife, and business owner:
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​Boundaries
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​There's a world of difference between having them (what we know) and enforcing them (what we do).
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Having them is easy. Enforcing them? Not so easy.
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Listen to this episode for some tips on how to enforce boundaries without feeling bad or upsetting people you care about.

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I help working women and moms build fulfilling careers without compromising time with their kids and important priorities in life.

To explore how I can help and support you, book a call to chat through this link:
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​https://calendly.com/sharonsinghsidhu/call​
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Sharon

Sharon Singh Sidhu

Redesign your career to prioritize your family - without giving up on your own dreams and goals. MAP certified career coach for ambitious mom

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