Building a Solid Foundation

I started a new client today.....through the course of our conversation I was reminded that solid leadership starts with being solidly grounded in ourselves. Until we create a solid foundation in our lives, connect to what's important to us, and make time for maintaining that connection, we can't effectively be the leader in our own lives. When we haven't built a solid foundation for ourselves, we aren't ready to lead our own lives and we can't lead others.

The starting place then of being a leader in your own life is building a solid foundation for growth and connecting to yourself.

How do you do that? Start with identifying the regular practices that keep you grounded and connected to you. For me these practices include; daily meditation, journaling and exercise. They also include eating healthy, getting plenty of rest, connecting with friends, and reading the newspaper. I can tell when I've missed too many days of doing these things, I start to feel anxious and unsettled. I also know that the way back to a more peaceful state is by putting these things back in place. Sometimes I have to overcome some resistance to doing so, even though I know doing them will help me, I get lazy. I have to push through the inertia. When I do, I feel better.

What are they for you?