{"id":894,"date":"2025-02-19T10:59:00","date_gmt":"2025-02-19T15:59:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/daileyinnovationsinc.com\/?p=894"},"modified":"2025-02-16T17:05:30","modified_gmt":"2025-02-16T22:05:30","slug":"bridge-leaders-in-action-thriving-together-in-uncertain-times-week-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/daileyinnovationsinc.com\/index.php\/2025\/02\/19\/bridge-leaders-in-action-thriving-together-in-uncertain-times-week-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Bridge Leaders in Action: Thriving Together in Uncertain Times [Week 2]"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Week 2: Tip #1: Start with Self-Care – Prioritize your own well-being.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Before you can build bridges to connect with others, you need to make sure your own foundation is strong. Leadership starts from within, and that\u2019s why Tip #1<\/strong> is all about prioritizing self-care. When you take care of yourself, you create the clarity, energy, and emotional balance needed to lead your team effectively. Let\u2019s explore how investing in your own well-being can ripple out to your entire team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019ll never forget November 2021, the month I flatlined with depression. My husband Andrew and I had a thriving startup business; however, sitting in front of my computer screen for over 8 hours a day while recovering from COVID had taken its toll. It was the wake-up call I needed to hit the reset button. Thankfully, moving into 2025, I have a much more realistic perspective on what preventative care looks like for me. I start my day centering myself in my faith, making sure to exercise, keeping an active journal, and pausing to have at least one meaningful connection with someone I care about.  As the week progresses I continue to stay attuned to what\u2019s really going inside me with my own therapy, coaching and peer consultations. By orchestrating my own safe spaces inside myself and with others I am able to lead in a more balanced, authentic and effective manner.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 2023 American Psychological Association (APA) survey found that 59% of workers feel stressed at work\u2014a statistic that may not come as a surprise. Let\u2019s remember that heightened stress can cloud judgment, hinder productivity, and lead to poor decision-making. As a Bridge Leader,<\/strong> it\u2019s essential to prioritize your own emotional regulation to promote clarity and balance in the workplace (APA Work and Well-Being Survey, September 2023).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As Bridge Leaders<\/strong>, we carry so much, and it\u2019s not sustainable unless we take care of ourselves. Remember, self-care isn\u2019t selfish; it\u2019s essential. The more we attend to our well-being, the more we help others be intentional and accountable as well. It\u2019s a ripple effect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Need inspiration? Watch the movie <\/strong>Inside Out<\/em><\/strong> for a powerful reminder of why emotions matter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n