“The workplace should not be regarded just for expending energy but rather for getting recharged, motivated and inspired.” – Dr. Mothomang Diaho.
We can only awaken our authentic power, when we know how to look after ourselves, maintains Dr Diaho.
To awaken our authentic power we need to look at what is essential for waking up our inner well-being and to master ourselves.
According to Forbes, these are the 5 essential ways to guide you to “envision, access, adapt, and act on your commitments” to your future self and the life you want to live.
1. Meaning: Connect to something that is meaningful to you each day.
2. Visualisation: Approach your life with a positive attitude.
3. Movement: Train your brain and your body.
4. Play: Laughter is the best medicine.
5. Nourishment: Feed your body well.
“Before you can become an authentic leader, you have to know who you are. That’s your true north: your most deeply held beliefs, your values, the principles you lead by, and what inspires you.” McKinsey
Ask yourself: here can I make changes with these 5 elements for my greater well-being?
AboutDr Mothomang Diaho
Dr Mothomang Diaho, a Fellow of Class II:Kilimajaro, regularly posts indispensable advice on mental health in the workplace. She is the founder of Spiral Aloe Health & Wellness –The Lifestyle Clinics and an advocate of supportive and safe work environments to curb burnout. She firmly believes that you will be your best future self when you learn to identify your mental needs and nurture them – at home and in the workplace.
