Indecision creates stress.

A lack of clarity creates stress.

The awareness of a difficult decision that needs to be made creates stress.

And - not all stress is toxic stress.

Simply acknowledging that there is a difficult decision, considering the sliding scale of best possible outcomes and least desirable possible outcomes is good stress for your mind, body and brain.

Make the invisible visible so that clarity might shine light on this 'difficult decision'.

Lead yourself well.

You can not hurry trusted relationships at work and in life.

Trust takes repeated trustworthy behaviours over time.
Trust can be broken in .07 of a second.

Value your people.
With intention and attention.
Do the work of 'better together'.
No shortcuts of manipulation, coercion or dotted-line contracts to trust-based leadership. It's authentic or nothing.

Lead yourself well in authentic trust with those whom you do business with, those you live with, and with those whom you value a relationship.

You are human, yes?
Then you need a safe, trusted place of belonging.
Safety.
Trust.
Belonging.

These are a few of the universal needs of all humans. No one is exempt.

This place may evolve and shift and change over time.
Different places offer different spaces of belonging.
Be diligent, be intentional and lead yourself well in both creating these spaces and being part of these spaces.

Lead yourself well.

Please.
Take care of your basic human needs this season.

I know you are carrying a tremendous amount of responsibility for others.
That is admirable. Often necessary.

What is equally admirable and always necessary - is leading yourself well in a myriad of practical details that position your health of mind, body, brain and soul (for the long game).

It's okay to make some big changes of your dignity and health this year.

Please make those big changes.

You have my best.

Lead yourself well.