Setting Boundaries That Stick: A 5-Day Challenge

Saying yes to every request leads straight to burnout. In this 5-day, 20-minute challenge, executive coach and Managing Up author Melody Wilding gives you concrete scripts to push back without damaging trust. Each daily 3–5 minute video pairs one boundary-setting technique with a repeatable script and a short exercise you can apply right away. Learn how to pick your first focus using cost and political-risk filters, install a deferral as your default response, renegotiate with trade-offs and conditional “yes” responses, hold firm with the acknowledge-restate-redirect formula, and protect your evenings with clearer digital expectations.

Learning objectives
Apply boundary-setting techniques in real time across hybrid and asynchronous work environments.
Build a consistent boundary-setting routine through small, daily, manageable decisions.
Use practical scripts to navigate everyday boundary moments across communication channels (Slack, email, meetings).