Boundary Bites Blog
Sheryl Green on the Dr. Kirk Adams’ Podcast
Sheryl Green joins Dr. Kirk Adams to discuss burnout, people-pleasing, disability inclusion, and how healthy boundaries strengthen leadership and respect. If you care about self-leadership, empathy, and building a more inclusive workplace culture, this conversation is for you.
Why People-Pleasing is Selfish
People pleasing feels kind, but it often creates resentment and burnout. Learn why avoiding discomfort can be selfish and how boundaries protect everyone involved.
Opportunity Costs and Ramen
Can I be honest? Last Saturday was a bit of a flop. For the last three years, I've participated in an artists and authors fair at the local library. Don't get me wrong, I LOVE the library (maybe not this branch, but we'll get to that in a moment). One of my proudest...
Boundaries, Rules, Expectations, and Agreements
A dorm room dispute in Landman becomes a powerful lesson on boundaries. Learn why boundaries are about self-management, not control, and how rules, expectations, and agreements really work.
The Bunny Ears Method: How to Redefine Emergencies (and Protect Your Sanity)
Redefine emergencies, stop constant interruptions, and set boundaries that protect your time while empowering teams to decide.
The Boundary Audit: What Every Manager Needs to Review
Learn how to conduct a Boundary Audit to reduce burnout, clarify roles, and strengthen team culture before January 1.
A Boundary Self-Audit for Leaders
Burnout starts with leaders. Use this boundary self-audit to model healthy boundaries and create a culture that actually works.
Performance Reviews: Boundary Scripts for Stressless End of the Year Reviews
If the thought of year-end reviews makes you tense, imagine how your employees feel. (Bonus: it’s often their inner 8-year-old doing the reacting.)
Learn how to deliver reviews with clarity, compassion, and boundaries — so you inspire growth instead of triggering panic.
Give Yourself the Gift of No Part 2: How To Set Holiday Boundaries
Learn how to set healthy holiday boundaries using self-care, the PEC Method, and simple scripts for gifts, events, and energy protection.
Why You Need Holiday Boundaries: Give Yourself the Gift of No This Year (Part 1)
Learn why holiday boundaries matter and how to avoid overspending, burnout, and overwhelm. Discover signs you need boundaries to start 2026 with clarity.
How to Survive Thanksgiving Without Losing Your Mind
Keep your peace at the table. Learn how to spot and stop holiday boundary traps before they ruin your Thanksgiving.
What You Reward, You Reinforce
Culture isn’t what you say—it’s what you celebrate. Learn how rewarding the wrong behaviors can quietly destroy your workplace boundaries.
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