Publisher's Synopsis
In today's environment, it can be challenging for leaders to maintain a healthy balance between the demands of their work and their own needs for rest and recharging.Stress and burnout are on the rise, as leaders struggle to keep up with the relentless pace of change and complexity across the globe. The number of demands continues to increase, and so does the level of stress. You're expected to accomplish more with fewer resources and less time. You have more responsibilities and need to make better decisions more quickly and accurately. On top of that, you have the demands of building relationships, engaging and motivating your employees, resolving team conflicts, coaching and providing feedback and so much more.Aside from the health risks associated with stress, there are a number of dysfunctional workplace dynamics that can emerge when leaders feel rundown, exhausted, or emotionally drained. Barbara Fredrickson, for example, has found that negative emotions can trap people in a flight, fight, or freeze mindset that limits their ability to think creatively and develop innovative solutions.Healthy, energetic and focused leaders are both more effective and more engaged than tired, stressed and distracted ones. Attention to your own self-care will both keep you more vibrant and establish it as a strong value in your work culture. This can lead to greater positive well-being outcomes, such as: - Higher job satisfaction- Better performance- Better relationships with teammates- Lower stress levels- Greater personal growth Being a great leader is no easy feat and we seldom discuss the importance of avoiding leadership burnout. In this journal, you will focus on self-care strategies to help sustain your fearless leadership! Maya Angelou said, "one must learn to care for oneself first, so that one can then dare to care for someone else."