A Guide to Practicing Self Care for Managers

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Being a manager isn’t easy. Irrespective of how much time you spend or how hard you try, if you refuse to give yourself the space needed to feel physically, mentally, and emotionally strong, you can never meet the demands of your people or feel fulfilled with the idea that you’re doing a good job. No doubt, most managers want to do their job right. And yet they don’t realize that being a good manager to others requires managing yourself well first. Management isn’t a solo sport. It’s more like a game of football. Even if you’re a great player on the court who knows how to hit perfect shots, being unprepared to handle unexpected shots from the other players on the court can throw you off balance. You not only need to keep your calm when the game doesn’t go as expected, but an important part of playing the game well is also observing other players on the court, reiterating your strategy, and fine-tuning your approach in a way that makes you feel in control.