A client seeking a promotion discovered her eagerness to please was hindering her career advancement. Her boss revealed she lacked leadership skills because she always agreed to everything and never said no. This tendency to prioritize others' happiness can lead to losing sight of personal priorities and devaluing one's own time. Setting boundaries is crucial to regain control, even if it feels difficult due to fear of appearing mean or being judged. Four essential boundaries include pausing before saying yes to assess genuine desire versus obligation, speaking up with honest opinions instead of feigning agreement, staying within one's defined job role to avoid becoming overwhelmed, and accepting that it's okay to disappoint others sometimes. Regularly resetting and reinforcing these boundaries is important as they can erode over time. Protecting your time and energy through boundary setting can ultimately benefit your career progression.