TAKE AWAY:
It is nobody's job to respect your time and boundaries but YOURS.
Some people will take advantage of your service regardless of your intention.
STORY TIME:
I offer "free hypnosis". My booking system will only allow you to book the earliest 48 hrs on my calendar.
I had a client book the free session and then requested to change the time 24 hours early. I politely decline because of prior engagement which means the same session was kept. No response from the client.
Leading to the session, the client was given instructions how to login and phone calls to let them know I was waiting in the virtual room.
On the session date, the client was a no show.
A week later, the same client decided to rebook for free session. I believe the client thinks the same grace will be given despite missing the first session.
So I politely responded, due to the last session was a no show it disqualify the client from receiving pro-bono. But offered my standard session fee.
The client did not response after that.
LESSONS: Why am I sharing this with you?
It is nobody's job to respect your time and boundaries but yours.
If you are not clear of your boundaries nor aware where to draw the line, people will push to test your limits.
You can choose to be treated like your time is not important or you let them know otherwise.
You can communicate your boundaries politely without being aggressive.
Keep your emotions in check to help you decide how to handle the situation.
PRACTICE: How to apply in practice?
If you are at work, sometimes fear of retaliation or rejection or upsetting your boss deters you from communicating your boundaries.
But a well respected leaders will understand the value of their time and their boundaries. So what made you different?
Take care out there you, beautiful soul! ☺️🫂
#plebchain #grownostr #asknostr #nostr
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