Recently I’ve really had to up my game with self leadership. Emotions have been flying high and I’ve really had to sit with myself. I realised though I can’t lead or help others as effectively if I don’t lead myself.
These are some of the ways I’ve effectively found leading myself.
Inner child work
Critical for self love and a self relationship. If you can’t sit with your own inner child how can you really love yourself? It’s like abandoning your own child. You are your own inner child. So pay attention to your own inner child’s needs and look after him and then the man will appear as the leader.
Listening to your heart
Every day we get to make a decision – shall I lead with love or fear? Your heart always wants to lead with love, it is wisdom. The problem is the mind gets so loud I’ve found I can’t hear it, unless I make the intention to connect to it daily.
Focus on the needle movers
Stop distracting yourself with ‘busy stuff’ in fact busy is a word I’ve banned. I like to focus on three goals. My finances, my relationship / health and my mission. Then I focus on what are 3 habits each day towards each of these.
When I’ve found ownership on myself, my own discipline and sitting through my own emotions I’ve found being able to help others a lot more effective and supportive 🙂
Jonny Pardoe
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