Identifying Your Core Values and Setting Boundaries to Protect Against Burnout
To protect against burnout, aligning your work with your core values and establishing strong boundaries is essential. BIPOC women, often juggling multiple responsibilities and stressors, can benefit immensely from setting intentional priorities that reinforce their well-being and self-worth.
Why Core Values Matter for Burnout Prevention
Our core values guide how we approach work and life. When our actions are aligned with these values, we are more fulfilled and less likely to feel overextended or drained.
Clarify What Matters Most: Define what motivates you at work. It could be advocating for others, pursuing growth, or fostering creativity. When a task or project doesn’t align with these values, saying “no” becomes easier.
Boundaries as Burnout Prevention: Clearly define limits around work hours, workloads, and responsibilities. Effective boundaries can help BIPOC women manage expectations, reduce stress, anxiety, and avoid overextension.
Practice Self-Advocacy: If you’re feeling overwhelmed, communicate your needs to supervisors or mentors. Building relationships with colleagues who support your boundaries can also ease the pressure.
Tips for Setting and Maintaining Boundaries
Weekly Reflection: Regularly assess if your time and energy are aligning with your core values.
Prioritize Your Needs: Remember that protecting your well-being allows you to perform better and sustain your career in the long run.
By setting boundaries based on your values, you’ll feel more in control and resilient in the face of work-related stress.
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About The Author
Jessica Hernandez, LCSW is is a clinical therapist in the San Francisco Bay Area, providing therapy services at Empowered Mind Therapy Center, a therapy community where women of color thrive