This month has been particularly challenging for many of the leaders I partner with—marked by the election, divisive politics, global wars, and difficult business conditions, to name a few. I continue to work with leaders to focus on slowing down, hitting the pause button, and embracing the world as it is. Together, we engage in “the work” of self-management—whether through walking, meditating, praying, exercising, being in nature, or whatever practices resonate with them—so they can remain grounded, stable, and show up with a positive attitude for themselves and others.

I will also share these thoughtful and inspiring words by Pema Chodren that capture this spirit ….

When you open yourself to the continually changing, impermanent, and dynamic nature of your own being and of reality, you increase your capacity to love and care about other people and your capacity to not be afraid. You’re able to keep your eyes open, your heart open, and your mind open. And you notice when you get caught up in prejudice, bias, and aggression. You develop an enthusiasm for no longer watering those negative seeds, from now until the day you die. And you begin to think of your life as offering endless opportunities to start to do things differently.