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Working hard or hustling to burnout? Why Overworking Won’t Get You Ahead 🚨 I used to believe that working late nights and saying "yes" to everything would make me indispensable. But instead of recognition, I got exhaustion. Without boundaries, extra hours don’t equal success but they lead to burnout. And companies that ignore this? They lose their best people. Here’s why setting work boundaries is a must: 📌 Prevents burnout: Rest isn’t a reward but it’s a necessity for long-term success. 📌 Increases productivity: More hours ≠ better work. Focused effort leads to real impact. 📌 Enhances well-being: A healthy work-life balance makes you a stronger, happier professional. 📌 Encourages respect: When you set boundaries, others learn to respect your time, too. It’s time to reset your work mindset. Protect your time. Prioritize your well-being. Set firm boundaries. Your turn to share: Have you ever struggled with work boundaries? How did it impact you? Let’s talk in the comments. 👇 ♻️ Repost this to help others in your network. And follow Nancy Pezarkar for more!

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Saying “NO" is just as powerful as saying “YES.” Working nonstop doesn’t mean you’re more dedicated - just exhausted. Boundaries aren’t limits; they keep you energized to move forward. Prioritizing what matters helps you achieve more without burning out.

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I completely agree with this perspective. Establishing boundaries has significantly enhanced my productivity and well-being. It's essential for sustainable success.

Manu Jha

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Setting boundaries changed my work life. Nancy Pezarkar I realized saying "no" sometimes leads to better results and mental peace.

Gaurav Seksaria

25+ Years of Leadership in Foundry Industry | Carrying Forward the Legacy of Govind Steel

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Totally agree! Hustling non-stop isn’t the answer—working smarter is. Setting boundaries helps you stay focused, productive, and avoid burnout. Success comes from sustainable effort, not exhaustion! Great perspective!

Jigar Thakker

Helping businesses grow with HubSpot strategies | CBO at INSIDEA | HubSpot Certified Expert | HubSpot Community Champion | HubSpot Diamond Partner

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Love this, Nancy Pezarkar!

Lee Broders

International Business Mentor & Life Coach | Professional Speaker | Author | NED | Empowering Business Owners to create TIME for strategic GROWTH | Specializing in scaling businesses to 7-figures and beyond

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I struggled with this for a long time. Once I started setting boundaries, I realized how much more productive and fulfilled I became!

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Great advice

Nala Natuplag

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Great insights! Setting clear work boundaries has allowed me to be more present in my personal life and perform better at work.

If you're seen as a success, and work long hours, others may observe you and feel that in order to be a success, they too need to work long hours. Before you know it, everyone is doing 9, 10, 12 hour days, and the hamster wheel just spins faster and faster. One this starts, it'd difficult to stop it. If long hours is a choice, and you're doing this to invest in your future, that's fine - and that's entirely your choice, but remeber the potential impact of your behaviours on those around you!

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