245: Holiday Business Boundaries: Protecting Your Energy for What Matters

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Holiday Business Boundaries: Protecting Your Energy for What Matters

Holiday business boundaries aren't selfish - they're essential. Cindy Gordon shares how to protect your energy during the busy season without burning out or letting your business suffer.

In this episode of The Overwhelmed Entrepreneur, business coach Cindy Gordon breaks down how to set Holiday Business Boundaries that actually work - so you can end the year feeling energized instead of needing a three-month recovery.

Most entrepreneurs roll into November and December saying yes to everything: last-minute client projects, holiday sales, family obligations, and normal business operations. By January, you're completely drained and resentful. This episode shows you a better way.

In this episode, you'll discover:

• Why the holidays don't create stress - lack of boundaries around your time and energy does
• The 3 psychological reasons entrepreneurs struggle with boundaries (people-pleasing, scarcity mindset, and priority confusion)
• How to decide your holiday intention using 3 simple words that become your filter
• The 4-part Holiday Business Boundary Plan: intention, on/off days, in/out of bounds, and boundary scripts
• Ready-to-use scripts for saying no to clients, last-minute projects, and well-meaning friends who don't understand
• What "in bounds" vs "out of bounds" work looks like during the holiday season
• How to communicate your boundaries without over-explaining or feeling guilty
• Day-to-day energy protection strategies (email checking, notifications, laptop-free travel)
• Why discomfort is a sign you're doing something different, not a sign you're doing something wrong

Episode Highlights: "You don't need to push harder this holiday season. You need better boundaries."

"The holidays don't automatically create stress. The lack of boundaries around your time and energy does."

"Boundaries are not walls that shut everyone out. They're filters that decide what gets access to your time, attention, and energy."

"You don't need everyone to agree with your boundaries. You just need to decide that your wellbeing and your business health are worth protecting."

"You're not selfish for setting boundaries. You're being a responsible CEO."

Take Action: Ready to set Holiday Business Boundaries? Take 5 minutes right now: Pick 3 intention words for your holiday season. Decide your work days and off days. Write one simple boundary script. Put it on your calendar and communicate it to your clients.

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