That s the edge that will have you asserting what you know and want. However, even if such contracting didn t happen up front, it probably isn t too late to go for better agreements. How you express your limits, your strengths and your abilities is key to setting a boundary that gets respected. This is not about being polite or formal. No matter what their response, this says you are aware that you are interrupting, you want their full attention, and are willing to hear their truth.
Healthy boundaries are essential to getting things done and building relationships that last.
Whether you re the boss who has not enough staff and way too much to do, or you re a member of that staff, establishing and maintaining healthy boundaries is an invisible and challenging artform and a vital skillset for your sustained success. Know your limits, know what you want. If I am unaware of what I cannot do, I m likely to drown in that which I cannot see. Knowing your limits is a source of inner strength and helps you focus your energies on what you can do. Tactfully and openly communicate goals and limits.