When you do not have boundaries wat work you will have problems. Boundaries are stating what you need and what will happen if people do not respect what you need. You need to be clear and concise without being threatening.
Lets say you are forced to work with someone that you don't like or will not pull their wright. How do you set boundaries to rectify the problem? Start with prayerfully looking at them the way God sees them. Actively look for a common point to make working together easier. Then vocalize how you need them to do their part. If they do not, then let them know that you will be forced to tell management the truth when asked about participation.
Helping each other is Christian, but being a door mat for everyone to whip their feet on is not. You can live sacrificially without being bullied, used, or abused. You are responsible for taking care of your worth as a beloved creation of God. That means you have to set limits on how much access people have to you or from you.
You need to set boundaries on overtime. What good are you if you burn out. Your employers don't care that much about loyalty. They will replace you in a heart beat, so take care of yourself. If you are overloaded, then let them know you need help. Do not be a victim when you can vocalize what you need from your employer. They have let you know what they need from you, so do the same with them.
Place boundaries on your priorities. This will limit you from over extending yourself and your work will be at a higher standard. If you do not prioritize, then you will multitask. Multitasking may be seen as a good thing, but it actually drains you and kills your peace of mind. You are scattered and your work will suffer because you lack the ability to finish completely, thoroughly, or mixing up projects.
You will always have people that you would rather not work with. It is a part of life, but God put them in your life for a reason. Difficult co-workers will reveal areas that you need to work on spiritually. At the same time, you need to set boundaries for yourself that apply to them and for them. Focus on your response to them, not giving them your focus. Work with the Holy Spirit where they do not affect you or your work. You are responsible for your reactions.
You need boundaries at work for your attitude. You do not want to be critical, so set boundaries that will give your mind peace. For an example do not allow others at work compare you to anyone else. It will only lead to bitterness or arrogance. Each person has their own merit and value. Focus on yours and no one else standards.
Sometimes your problems at work is your leadership. That is a difficult place to be. When you feel unseen, unheard, or disrespected it is hard to be positive and work hard. It will produce strong feelings if you allow your focus stay on your hurt feelings. Confront them if you are able to, but if it is not a situation where you can call it out, then pray. God will fix it or lead you in how to change things.
Work is where you go to make a money to survive. Work is not meant to be your life. Set boundaries on how much you are willing to give of yourself to a place that will replace you in less than a week if you were to disappear. Find a work life balance. You will never find peace if your work becomes your whole life. Even if you have friends at work, then will not risk their livelihood to be there for you.
Another boundary is leaving work at work. Do not allow your mind to think about work when you are at home. Do not allow work to invade your personal space. This one is hard because when you have a high stress job it is hard to leave it at work and you may have leadership pressuring you to work off the clock too. This will destroy your emotional and sometimes physical health.
Sometimes you find that God put you in a job that you dislike. How do you handle that with boundaries? Pray over it. God may change your perspective or things at work. Maybe He is pushing you to discover what you really want and need from work. Be realistic and set boundaries based on who you are and your self-worth. Learn what you can and carry it forward in life.
To find joy in work requires taking risk. You need to know who you are, your skills, your abilities, and what brings you joy in life. Take what you know and ask God to reveal the rest. Take ownership over your feelings, emotions, and moods. Work on controlling your thoughts and words. Then step out in the direction that God leads you. Walking in faith will allow you to see His glory in every aspect of your work and personal life.
Exodus 18:13-27, Proverbs 9:7-9, Micah 6:6-8, Matthew 10:11-15, Luke 13:6-9, & Galatians 1:10
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