Do Your Magics!

The cure for every illness is in our own hands.

As executives and or managers, I often feel that many of us experience loneliness because of the difficulties in talking about sensitive work issues. Just like top athletes who work hard to reach their best, executives also need to build mental toughness and flexibility. Feeling lonely is something many people go through, and it's important to handle it well so that it doesn't affect how we lead and make decisions.

Executives and or managers really have a unique role, don’t they? They serve as a link between the company’s mission and vision and their team, much like athletes who align their personal goals with the success of the team. You know, when executives and or managers are trying to build the best environment for their team, what they think is "the best" can really differ from what the team members feel. It’s kind of like how athletes see success in their own way, which might not always match up with how their coaches or teammates view it. It's really important for executives and or managers to sort out these differences. If they don't, it can make them feel isolated and guilty, kind of like an athlete dealing with unmet expectations. If we don’t keep these emotions in check, they can really throw off our mental well-being. That’s why it’s so important to have mental health practices in place, just like athletes do to stay at the top of their game.

How should we do?

Do Your Magics!

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To deal with this situation, I do my first magic trick, Never Stop to Learn! Like athletes even though already at the Top, they always have a routine training and as executives could benefit from a structure routine that includes strategy, mental, and physical health practices.  Please start with the small things rather than the big ones, focusing on routine and discipline. To be honest, getting started is difficult for me, but believe me, when I made an effort to make my glass empty, everything began to change.

The second magic trick that I have learned is Resilience Building; by studying elite athletes, I was able to absorb their secrets for keeping cool under fire.

Thirdly, I have Rest and Recovery trick magic, which is based on the advice in one of my favorite books, "The Things You Can See Only When You Slow Down" by Hainim Sumin, and it stresses the significance of rest and recovery, similar to an athlete's rest days, to regenerate and maintain high performance. Taking deliberate breaks to reflect and recharge can enhance perspective. Seeing important insight when one isn’t rushing. Mindfulness is more than just a catchphrase; it is an authentic way of life. Finding answers to our problems and inspiration for new ideas can be a result of having meaningful ‘‘self-talk’’.

I do believe there are many ways to do our magics and everyone has their own unique magics. However, we humans aren't always self-aware, and we tend to overlook the fact that we have the power to heal ourselves of any sickness.

By incorporating all the ‘’Do Your Magics’’ tricks executives and or managers can manage the roles with the same discipline and mental fortitude as a corporate athlete, fostering both personal and professional growth.

Let’s kick off by practicing your "self-talk." So, now that you’ve got your magic trick down and...

‘‘DO YOUR MAGICS!!

You will see miraculous results.