Everyday, begin with writing down what your mood is. How do you feel? What are you thinking about? Is there a pressing need that cannot wait until it is addressed? It’s important to understand this about ourselves. Have you ever reacted to a situation in a way that was not proportionate to the matter at hand? We are alleviating this from the equation. Being aware of our thoughts, feelings and needs is key to understanding ourselves and keeping personal matters in check throughout our day at work. Our goal is to compartmentalize our personal needs with a boundary and plan to take care of things outside of our work environment. Priority is to work and foster success in ourselves, our teams and organization. Our emotions as leaders weigh heavy on the climate in our work environment. Working on our own emotions, and responses to our own feelings is key to leading and keeping the atmosphere calm and conducive to optimal work performance.
