How to lead with love
Leading with love does not mean you’re a “yes” person.
You can be direct.
You can be honest
You can say “no.”
You can have difficult conversations, complicated emotions, and speak your mind fully.
But the difference is that you’re acknowledging that the person you’re communicating with is also a full human being that deserves courtesy and kindness.
You might hurt their feelings sometimes.
That’s hard to avoid.
But you can be honorable with yourself and others and still communicate the truth.
Give Yourself permission to pause and feel
Don’t run away from the negativity. Instead, schedule time to let yourself feel. As negative emotions pop up, write them down. And then spend twenty minutes reviewing the list. Get angry. Get annoyed. Get upset. Then crumble up the piece of paper and throw it...
Move your body for at least 30 min a day
If exercise is not already a routine for you, do your best to get some kind of movement for at least 30 minutes every single day. This can be a solid gym session or a lunchtime walk. Or if you're feeling funky, put on a playlist and have a 30-minute dance break. You...