Helpful Tips for Leaders
It may seem like you’re going against the grain by trying to be a leader as an introvert. After all, groups can overwhelm you, you need time to reflect, and you don’t always like to be the center of attention.
We’re here to tell you that your introverted nature is actually your biggest strength and that introverts are naturally good leaders. In fact, some of the most well-known leaders of our times are introverts…
Many of us are hesitant to ask for help. We feel embarrassed or ashamed to ask. We think it makes us look weak or incapable. All of this is untrue.
It might not be easy to ask for help, yet it is smart. Asking for help is a great way to take control of, and responsibility for, your life. There’s certainly no shame in asking for help.
Goodness knows I am one of those people that has lived in the same place for years and not met a single neighbor! Yet having a group of people to share your life with is not only a nice thing to have, it’s a human necessity.
One difference between most of North America and the rest of the world is our tendency towards isolation and independence. Most of us have less interest in our friends and family than people do in other countries.
For example, we have nursing homes and retirement communities. People in other countries are shocked that we don’t want our aging grandparents, parents, aunts, and uncles to live with us for the rest of their lives.
Shame is similar to guilt, but more personal. You might feel guilty for stealing a TV last month, yet you might feel shame for being a thief. When you feel guilty, you feel bad about a particular event. Shame is more persistent and personal. You might feel shame for being a poor parent or even being the victim of abuse.
Think of guilt as “I did something bad” and shame as, “I am bad.”
It is a natural feeling everyone has, though it’s not somewhere we have to live!
It’s not always easy to find our way through the world. We might have interests that don’t coincide with the values of our parents, with those we work with, or even some of our friends.
It’s important to remember that everyone is different, and while the status quo might work for the majority of the population, it doesn’t work for everyone.
We have all felt lost at some point in our lives, like we’re shooting par for the course as a human being. Everyone faces this challenge sooner or later. Feeling lost is a sign that you may believe your life is on the wrong track.
If you feel like your life lacks meaning and that your future is uncompelling. This is a great time to be introspective and figure out what motivates you. You can learn a lot during this period!
If you’re like most people, you probably do a pretty good job of caring for the most important people in your life. However, you probably forget the most important person: You.
Taking care of yourself is a habit, perhaps the most important habit you can have. We neglect ourselves in many ways. This is a critical error.
Life is all about the learning experiences. Opportunities to enhance your knowledge and growth make life worth living. And a significant part of the growth process is introspection.
Taking the time to look inwards can help shape the person you become. How you respond to things and make choices are based on letting what's inside come out.
Looking inward can help you take positive steps in life. At the very least, introspection can help you make morally appropriate decisions.
We all have a constant companion that never quiets. The mental chatter in our heads starts when we wake up and is still going when we go to sleep. It’s even active during our dreams. If not kept in check, this never-ending stream of thoughts can be damaging and exhausting.
Fortunately, with understanding and objectivity, the impact of mental chatter can be mitigated. If you’re willing to take control and keep your thoughts positive, mental chatter even be helpful.
When it comes to using mindfulness to manage anxiety, multiple studies have reached the same conclusion. Mindfulness can help you to stop worrying. Almost 7 million Americans experience Generalized Anxiety Disorder, and many more have occasional bouts of fretfulness due to pressures at work or home. While you can’t remove the stress from daily life, there are steps you can take to feel more at ease.
