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


Reader,

As a working mom, it's all about having boundaries right?

We've heard this 100x already.

So why are working women and moms still struggling with work-life balance?

It comes down to what we know and what we do.

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:

Boundaries

There's a world of difference between having them (what we know) and enforcing them (what we do).

Having them is easy. Enforcing them? Not so easy.

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.

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Sharon

Sharon Singh Sidhu

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