Here's your tactical guide to setting any boundary:
``` THE BOUNDARY EQUATION
Clarity + Consistency + Compassion = Respected Boundaries
Where: - Clarity eliminates confusion - Consistency builds trust - Compassion maintains relationships ```
Tactical Scripts for Common Situations
The Urgent Request "I understand this is urgent for you. I'm in the middle of [specific commitment]. I can look at this [specific future time] or we can discuss what gets deprioritized. What works better?"
The Scope Creep "This is evolving beyond our original agreement. I'm happy to expand the scope, but we'll need to revisit timeline and resources. Should we schedule time to reset expectations?"
The Guilt Trip "I hear that you're in a difficult position. My current commitments prevent me from helping without compromising other deliverables. Let's brainstorm alternative solutions."
The Repeat Offender "I've noticed this is the third urgent request this month. There might be a systemic issue we should address. Would it help to discuss better planning processes?"