Most people can agree that being a leader requires trustworthiness, responsibility, and having the capacity to make tough decisions. However, a lot of people don’t understand that in order to not only be a good leader, but a great one, it takes a significant amount of self-reflection and self-care. I would actually say that a leader’s commitment to working on themselves directly correlates to their success, quality of relationships, and bottom line.
Self-care isn’t just beauty treatments—it is serious, hard work. It can be unglamorous and often requires us to face our greatest challenges, which may involve alcohol, drugs, unhealthy partnerships. Self-care is a continuous uphill climb that requires genuine reflection and forgiveness. And by taking care of yourself, you develop resilience, hone your judgment and intuition, and make better decisions for your life—and your business.
I know this to be true firsthand. Here’s how getting sober taught me about the importance of self-care at work.
My self-care journey
Believe it or not, I wasn’t born programmed with an unwavering commitment to personal growth, nor did I make perfect judgments for every tough battle in my life. I had my share of demons that clouded my vision, such as codependency issues and insecurity.
