You’re Allowed to Ask for What You Need at Work

You’re Allowed to Ask for What You Need at Work

You’re Allowed to Ask for What You Need at WorkLinda Binns
Published on: 22/11/2025

When You’re Used to Managing Alone Many highly sensitive professionals tell me some version of this: “I’m exhausted, overwhelmed, and constantly on edge… but I don’t know what to ask for, or how to ask without sounding difficult.” If you’ve spent years quietly absorbing noise, expectations, and extra work, it can feel unfamiliar — even risky — to say, “This doesn’t work for me.” You might worry about: • Being seen as needy or high-maintenance • Burdening others • Rocking the boat in an already stressful workplace So you stay silent. You work harder. You push through… and your energy slowly drains away. The good news is: asking for what you need is a skill. And like any skill, it can be learned, practiced, and strengthened — gently.

Energy StrategiesSelf-CarePersonal GrowthHighly Sensitive
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Difficult People at Work: The CBC Way to Protect Your Energy (Without Escalating Conflict)

Difficult People at Work: The CBC Way to Protect Your Energy (Without Escalating Conflict)

Difficult People at Work: The CBC Way to Protect Your Energy (Without Escalating Conflict)Linda Binns
Published on: 03/09/2025

Some days it isn’t the workload that drains you—it’s the relational friction around it. A teammate talks over people. A manager drops last-minute requests. A client pushes past agreed scope. If you’re sensitive and conscientious, you feel these disruptions deeply. It’s not because you’re weak; it’s because your system processes more data, more deeply. The good news: you can protect your energy and improve outcomes—without fighting, fixing, or fawning. I teach a simple structure for moments like these: Clarify · Boundary · Consequence (CBC). It keeps you steady, specific, and kind.

Self-CarePersonal GrowthLaw of AttractionHighly Sensitive
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