workboundaries
#RI-6a6afd8b·6 months ago·
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“Always saying yes to work requests”
What Actually Happened
I've been covering work for others and taking on extra tasks without pay or recognition
What I wish I knew
"I should have set clear boundaries earlier"
Advice to Someone Facing This Now
If I could tell you one thing
"Learn to say no and communicate your limits clearly"
Regret Index
8/10
Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
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work Category
345
work decisions logged. Avg regret 7/10 across the category.
Same Outcome Band
70%
of work decisions land in the severe band the same as this one.
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