Achieving greatness is one of the most sought-after but least achieved qualities in life. There are many ways that one can improve themselves. But there is one trait that’s paramount to the self-improvement journey– self-leadership.  

Self-leadership is the practice of intentionally leading your own life — to identify your goals, take actions to follow them, and keep correcting as you go. To borrow an analogy from Bobbi Kahler, self-leadership coach, consider self-leadership as an instruction booklet telling you who you are, what you should do, how to do it, and guide yourself towards your most desired outcomes.

Suffice to say that self-leadership can help anybody thrive. Here are 3 reasons why self-leadership should be taking a center stage in your 2022 focus. 

Resolve Inner Conflicts

Inner conflict will always arise at one point or another. But when you can take charge of your emotions and behaviors, it is much easier to deal with these inner conflicts. You become more aware of your mental habits, understanding them, and changing them for the better.

Self-leadership enriches you with decision-making skills. You become aware of your strengths and weaknesses, identify your goals, and build a plan for success. Throughout this journey, you proactively anticipate conflicts and challenges that come your way and respond to them in an interest-of-all manner. 

Become more efficient and productive 

Self-leadership is a skill that can increase productivity by promoting an individual’s ability to achieve goals. Someone with a strong self-leadership takes ownership of their life. They become the captain of their ship and minimize any distractions. 

People with solid self-leadership skills manage their time effectively. This means increased productivity, more efficiency, and higher quality performance at work. 

Stay motivated and accountable

Understanding one’s values and goals will help clarify what might be the best decision in a given situation. When you can understand what motivates you, you are less likely to let outside factors impact your behavior.

One of the most incredible benefits of self-leadership is it keeps you motivated and helps you take responsibility for your actions. A strong sense of daily motivation pushes you through your limitations, resulting in achieving more than you thought. Being accountable for your actions helps you unearth more opportunities to learn, expand, and develop new skills.

It’s all about having an active approach to diving inward, taking accountability, and consciously shaping intentional behaviors towards a specific goal or outcome. Self-leadership will be a game-changer in helping you identify your strengths and apply them to sustain self-influencing behaviors.