Congratulations! Your pushing forward and you’ve actively stepped into the professional dark. And what can happen when you move in the dark? You trip.

We've acknowledged the fear (the darkness), and we've gathered our resources (our skills as a flashlight). Now comes the hardest part: moving.

Last time we established that the professional "dark" isn't an empty void; it’s a field of untapped potential obscured by the fear of the unknown. Now it’s time to equip ourselves to walk that field.

We all feel it. That knot in your stomach when you think about a career pivot, asking for a raise, or launching a risky project. That feeling is what we call "the dark."

You've done the work. You’ve identified your non-negotiables, mastered the polite and firm "no," strategically navigated conversations with your boss, and erected defenses against disruptive colleagues and technology.

We've covered setting boundaries with yourself (your non-negotiables) and with your boss (the strategic "no"). Now it's time to tackle the two forces that constantly chip away at your focus and your personal time: well-meaning colleagues and relentless technology.

Setting boundaries with your manager can feel like navigating a minefield.

Now that you have your "Boundary Blueprint" in hand, it’s time for the most challenging part: communicating it to others.

You can't set boundaries if you don't know what they are.

The weekend is finally here. You've just finished dinner, and you're ready to relax and finally catch up on that new show everyone is talking about. Your phone buzzes

We've all seen it: a job posting with a list of qualifications that seems impossible to meet. We scrutinize our resumes, check off every box, and feel a sense of confidence that we're the perfect fit.

Remember that question we were asked a thousand times in college? "What are you going to do with that major?"