Life is heavy right now. There’s so much happening in the world, and on top of navigating your own life, you’re responsible for guiding a team through it too.
But here’s the truth:
You cannot lead well if you aren’t taking care of yourself.
Your team feels it when you’re burned out… and they benefit when you’re grounded, present, and healthy.
Here are a few ways to invest in you so you can lead from a stronger place:
Unplug
- Build real unplugged moments into your week.
- Leave the work phone behind. Mute notifications.
- Be with your people. Be with your hobbies. Be with yourself.
- If daily feels impossible, start with a couple evenings a week.
Take Time Off
- Schedule it. Prepare your team. Then go.
- Whether it’s a vacation, a staycation, or simply adding days around the holidays, rest is part of the job.
Get clear on what you know (and let go of what you can’t control).
- With so much uncertainty, it’s easy to get stuck doom-scrolling and trying to predict the next four years.
- Focus on the next few weeks. Consider the next three months. Let the rest be for later.
- Be informed, but be intentional about what you consume.
Prioritize your health and wellness.
- Move your body in ways that feel good.
- A daily walk. A couple workouts a week. A weekend hike.
- Whatever clears your mind and reconnects you to yourself.
Here’s the bigger picture:
Your team is watching what you model.
When you take care of yourself, set boundaries, and prioritize wellbeing, you give them permission to do the same.
And that benefits everyone’s life and performance.
Take care of you.
Your leadership depends on it.