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How to be a boundaries boss, for conscious entrepreneurs

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I could probably fill an entire book with all the things I’ve learnt about the extreme importance of being nothing short of a boundaries boss, as a conscious vegan entrepreneur. 😄

I hope these few simple tips make a big impact on your business relationships, peace of mind, and fulfillment.

Your business is working towards a GREATER CAUSE Now just because someone is part of your community, should you feel obligated to fulfil their demands on your TIME, ENERGY, PERSONAL SPACE?
Your business is working towards a GREATER CAUSE. Now just because someone is part of your community, should you feel obligated to fulfil their demands on your TIME, ENERGY, PERSONAL SPACE?
OF COURSE NOT! It doesn't matter if someone is like minded or is passionate about the same cause as you are When you give anyone permission to encroach on your boundaries, you contribute to a TOXIC CULTURE
OF COURSE NOT! It doesn’t matter if someone is like minded or is passionate about the same cause as you are, when you give anyone permission to encroach on your boundaries, you contribute to a TOXIC CULTURE.
HOW TO BE A BOUNDARIES BOSS ...as a conscious entrepreneur

Four powerful tips to being a Boundaries Boss as a Conscious Entrepreneur

1. lt’s okay to say no

1 lT’S OKAY TO SAY NO Opportunities, Projects, Collaborations - if something doesn't feel like a good fit, you’re not obligated to accept.
Opportunities, Projects, Collaborations – if something doesn’t feel like a good fit, you’re not obligated to accept.

2. Create a pattern of respecting your time

2 CREATE A PATTERN OF RESPECTING YOUR TIME If you don't value your own time, how can you expect others to? Start treating time as a precious commodity, then colleagues and customers will do the same.
If you don’t value your own time, how can you expect others to? Start treating time as a precious commodity, then colleagues and customers will do the same.

3. Protect your privacy

3 PROTECT YOUR PRIVACY Sometimes people feel entitled to pry. You don't have to share a damn thing about your business (especially financial info) just because someone is asking.
Sometimes people feel entitled to pry. You don’t have to share a damn thing about your business (especially financial info) just because someone is asking.

4. Politely decline uninvited advice

4 POLITELY DECLINE UNINVITED ADVICE People with absolutely no clue about running your kind of business will say, "do, this, try that”, and throw a gazillion ideas at you based only on their imaginations and dreams. It's not your job to listen or justify
People with absolutely no clue about running your kind of business will say, “do, this, try that”, and throw a gazillion ideas at you based only on their imaginations and dreams. It’s not your job to listen or justify.

Don’t be afraid, you’re doing what’s best for everyone.

YOU: “BUT WON’T I JUST OFFEND, HURT, AND ALIENATE PEOPLE BY DOING THESE THINGS?” No. Solid, clear boundaries lead to much healthier business relationships because they give you freedom to…
YOU: “BUT WON’T I JUST OFFEND, HURT, AND ALIENATE PEOPLE BY DOING THESE THINGS?”
No. Solid, clear boundaries lead to much healthier business relationships because they give you freedom to…
* Do work that fills you with JOY AND PURPOSE * Use your time MEANINGFULLY * Be transparent with information where it MATTERS * Receive and absorb valuable GUIDANCE from mentors and coaches who are actually experienced in your industry
1. Do work that fills you with JOY AND PURPOSE
2. Use your time MEANINGFULLY
3. Be transparent with information where it MATTERS
4. Receive and absorb valuable GUIDANCE from mentors and coaches who are actually experienced in your industry

Time to reflect. How’re you being a Boundaries Boss?

Something on this post made you think, “ha! I so totally agree with that”? Send me an email and share what spoke to you most strongly as you read.

Also I’d love to read stories of the ways in which you’ve learnt to develop strong boundaries in your business relationships. I respond to all emails, and I look forward to hearing from you.

“IN WHAT WAYS AREYOU BEING A Boundaries Boss ON YOUR CONSCIOUS ENTREPRENEURIAL JOURNEY?”

Susmitha Veganosaurus

Susmitha Veganosaurus, vegan business coach, chef, multi-passionate creator. Holding a white mug, wearing a black dress, dangly earrings, smiling wide at the camera.

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