They say that to a carpenter, at times, everything is a nail. I recently completed a certification in Applied Positive Psychology, which may be why I now see how much we all need a bit more self-care, positivity, and resilience in our lives. We need these to lead better lives and to simply lead better. More and more research is showing the amazing benefits we get from intentionally caring for ourselves physically, emotionally, mentally, and even spiritually. It stands to reason that if we’re feeling better, we can lead better. If our lives are more fulfilling, we have more to give to our work and our leadership. If we’ve gone out of our way to increase our stamina and personal resources, we’ll have more to give to others. So, if it’s so important, how do we go about it? It’s simple but maybe not always easy, as a client said to us years ago. It requires taking – or making – the time to establish practices and habits, and then doing them over (and over and over). In Sonja Lyubomirsky’s book, The How of Happiness, she details Twelve Intentional Activities for Increasing Life Satisfaction, and they are: Savoring life Nurturing … Continue reading Positivity can transform your leadership. Here’s how.