Tough Week? Focus on Self-care, Not Motivation

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Tough week?

Just today, five people exasperatingly confessed they were stressed from working on their taxes. During coaching sessions this week, five other leaders expressed serious concerns about their employees and managers being burned out, stressed out, or checked out.

Let’s make sure we’re looking out for one another by checking in—sincerely.

Be sure you’re asking your teammates and friends questions like:

How are taking breaks during the day?
How will you care for yourself this weekend so that you restore?
What activities help you recharge your batteries?

Want to chat over a glass of wine this evening? Managers: Instead of focusing on “motivation” focus on self-care.

Self-care is essential for sustainable healthy performance so we’re creating both the results and relationships we really want.

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