Standing up for your own boundaries at work is not always easy. With three simple sentences you can communicate your needs quickly and objectively.
The feeling of being taken advantage of and not being able to assert yourself wears down your self-esteem over time. Stress also increases when you take on additional tasks. This can result in burnout or depression. It is therefore important to give your own well-being top priority, emphasizes career advisor Petra Barsch. If the other person requests the desired request, show them the consequences of their request. If you are not happy to take on the additional tasks at the moment, you should say “I’m happy to support you, but unfortunately I can’t take on any additional tasks’. This signals that you are happy to help, but the burden is too great for you at the time. This makes it clear that you have a lot to do and at the same time lets you prioritize the tasks. You should display healthy egoism and stand up for yourself and your needs.