230: How to Protect Your Time When Everyone Else Thinks It's Theirs (Set Boundaries Without Guilt)

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How to Protect Your Time When Everyone Else Thinks It's Theirs (Set Boundaries Without Guilt)

Struggling to protect your time as an entrepreneur? You're not alone. In this episode of The Overwhelmed Entrepreneur, execution coach Cindy Gordon reveals how to set boundaries as an entrepreneur when everyone else thinks your time is theirs to claim.

Discover practical time boundaries for business owners who are tired of being constantly available, always interrupted, and never having time for their own priorities. Learn the Reality Check Method for protecting your schedule without guilt or damage to relationships.

Perfect for female entrepreneurs and small business owners who struggle with saying no to clients, family members, and business partners.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• Why everyone treating your time as 'theirs' creates false urgency and overwhelm
• The 3 types of time boundaries every business owner needs (client, family, and internal)
• How to reality-check what's actually urgent vs. someone else's poor planning
• The 'Response Window' method that protects your time without losing clients
• Real examples of business owners who set boundaries and strengthened relationships
• What to say when setting boundaries (communication strategies for common scenarios)

If you're an overwhelmed entrepreneur who can't protect your time, this episode will help you set boundaries without guilt and reclaim your schedule.

Resources mentioned:

• The Reality Check Method at ExclusivelyCindy.com
• The Growth Collective - $1/day business support system with weekly office hours
• Weekly time management tips (link in show notes)

Keywords: set boundaries entrepreneur, protect your time, time boundaries business owner, business boundaries examples, boundaries without guilt, entrepreneur time management

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