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into that CEO role to establish boundaries for your time. When you’re trying to decide where to invest your energy, check in with your CEO self and get clear on what you want for yourself, your family, and the business, and then set the boundaries accordingly. If that feels fuzzy or difficult for you, try asking yourself two questions to help with boundary setting: Is this worth missing out on time with friends and family? We don’t need to say yes to #allthethings. We can become confident decision makers, saying no to the things we truly don’t have an interest in. Ask yourself, right now in this season, Is it worth the time I will be missing out on _____________________? answer was no, I knew my own limitations and responded with a firm no. When we learn to reframe our thinking, set boundaries, accept the time-barren seasons, and get creative with what we have, we are better at prioritizing our time and creating margin for what’s most important. We have MORE than enough time to accomplish our deepest longings and desires! Excerpt used by permission from Thinking Like a Boss by Kate Crocco, published by Baker Books, a division of Baker Publishing Group. Copyright 2020. www. bakerpublishinggroup.com Does this advance my business goals in a concrete way? You don’t owe anyone your time. Your time is yours to keep. Sadly, early on in my business I spent hours accommodating others for brain- picking sessions. Through this experience I began to ask myself this question before saying yes to giving my time: Is there potential value in this encounter for my business as well? If the BUY NOW Kate Crocco, MSW, LCSW, is a psychotherapist and a confidence and mindset coach who mentors female leaders around the globe. She has coached thousands of women through one-on-one, group, and mastermind programs, as well as through her Confident Ladies Club community. Kate’s mission is to empower women to go after their dreams by helping them break down the walls and fears that have been holding them back from greatness through lovingly challenging them to step into the best version of themselves. 14