The New Status Symbol Is… Boundaries

For a long time, the status symbols were obvious. The bag, the car, the watch, the house. Then it shifted to being busy. If you were constantly booked, constantly in demand, constantly exhausted….that somehow meant you were important.

I think at some time, we’ve all measured success differently. If you’re doing a lot or tired then it meant you’ve been productive, if you’re getting invites then you’re relevant.

But lately, I’ve noticed people have started questioning that, and it’s especially noticeable on social media.

Have you ever said yes to something you didn’t really want to do, and then felt slightly annoyed the entire time you were there? Or agreed to something because you were worried how it would look if you didn’t? I’ve done that more times than I can count.