Setting boundaries might be the most powerful act of self-care you can do for yourself. In this episode of Leading with Heart Podcast, I am breaking down the essential practice of setting boundaries to manage your workload effectively, ensuring you protect your evenings and weekends. Listen in as I share actionable examples like checking emails only twice a day and scheduling meetings versus allowing impromptu interruptions, to help you guard your time fiercely.

Hear my personal journey and the lessons I wished I had known earlier in my career. I share the power of "I statements" for clear, non-accusatory communication and the impactful Brene Brown quote, "clear is kind, unclear is unkind," to help you set boundaries kindly yet firmly. Discover my three pivotal tips for maintaining effective boundaries at work: regulate emotions, use "I statements," and be clear and firm.

I also touch on the various types of boundaries—mental, material, social media, and more—illustrating each with personal anecdotes and useful insights. Whether you're in a customer service role or working 24-hour missions, this episode provides something for everyone. Reflect on your personal takeaways, build resilience, and learn why setting boundaries is indispensable for effective leadership.

Tune in to learn:

- How to effectively set communication boundaries

- Strategies for protecting your personal time

- The value of interruption-free focus time

- Practical tips for different work environments

RESOURCES:

Connect with me in the Strong and Resilient Woman Community on Facebook HERE (https://www.facebook.com/groups/yogaformilitarywomen)

www.leadingwithheartpodcast.com (https://www.leadingwithheartpodcast.com/)

SHOW NOTES:  https://www.christinamattisonyoga.com/blog/episode49

Connect with me in the Strong and Resilient Woman Community on Facebook HERE (https://www.facebook.com/groups/yogaformilitarywomen), or on Instagram @themilitaryyogi

More about Christina Mattison and the Leading with Heart Podcast
Hey there! I'm Christina Mattison, an Air Force Officer, yoga teacher, dedicated wife, and proud mother of two. But most importantly, I'm here as a wellness and leadership coach for women in the military. I want you to know something: It doesn't have to be this way.

I've walked in your combat boots, and I understand the chaos that often accompanies military life. But I'm here to share a powerful truth with you: You have the innate ability to transform your own life. I've personally experienced this transformation, and I've witnessed it in the lives of countless clients I've had the privilege to guide.

Welcome to the Leading With Heart podcast — your ultimate resource for discovering how to infuse joy, peace, and true success into every facet of military life.

**The views and opinions expressed within this podcast episode are those of the individual, and do not necessarily represent those of the Department of Defense or its components.