It’s time to take on the most important leadership role of your life: becoming the CEO of your own well-being. A clinical psychologist frames stress management as a series of executive decisions that you, as the leader of your life, must make to ensure the long-term health and success of your “organization”—your mind and body.
Your organization is currently facing a crisis. The external market (modern society) is putting immense pressure on your systems, causing physiological wear and tear. As CEO, you cannot ignore these internal reports of system failures (pain, sleep loss, digestive issues).
Here are the five executive decisions you need to implement immediately:
Human Resources Policy: Institute a strict policy against toxic social behavior (gossip). Manage your interpersonal relationships at work to minimize drama.
Internal Communications Strategy: Open a clear channel of communication between your “work division” and your “home division.” Share burdens to improve morale.
Operations Mandate: Implement mandatory, brief “system shutdowns” (micro-breaks) throughout the day to prevent overheating and improve efficiency.
Risk Management Protocol: Adopt a policy of not personalizing external events. Assess situations objectively to avoid unnecessary internal alarms.
Research & Development: Allocate resources to R&D by actively seeking and analyzing constructive feedback to drive innovation and growth.