On this episode of “The Craig And Greg Show” we talk about:
“burning the midnight oil” is not healthy for a leader [0:45] - September is Mental Health Awareness Month—what makes this a challenge for leaders [1:20]
- I share three attitudes that can hinder a leader’s ability to self-care [1:37]
- leaders cannot give to others what they do not possess themselves [2:43]
- Greg addresses the stigma that some people have about mental health [3:55]
- leaders should think “seasons” over “balance” [5:12]
- healthy leaders apply boundaries to their lives and understand the tension between work and rest [6:00]
- Greg shares a different way to think about “balance” [7:22]
- I remind leaders that self-care is not selfish [8:07]
- Greg says that boundaries and margin protect leaders and let them handle balance more effectively [10:03]
- I share how I created margin in my life based on Stephen Covey’s Urgent/Important grid [12:10]
- in our coaching huddles, we ask the questions that help our clients self-discover their boundaries and margins [14:41]
- there are some unique hurdles to self-care that non-profit leaders face [16:03]
- leaders need to assess if they’re ready and equipped to help others [18:40]
- my leadership challenge [19:40]
- leaders need to continue to replenish themselves [17:22]
- we are here to encourage you—check out information on our leadership huddles
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Craig T. Owens 
September 14, 2021 at 1:01 pm
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November 2, 2021 at 4:03 pm
“Periodic self-examination is needed and wise and biblical. But for the most part, mental health is the use of the mind to focus on worthy reality outside ourselves.” —John Piper, The Hidden Smile Of God
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May 4, 2024 at 6:07 am
[…] Axis reported this in this weekly Cultural Translator newsletter. “Gallup polling data has found a huge spike in the percentage of Americans who say they get less sleep than they need. Survey results also indicate an increase in Americans’ daily stress. Why it’s news you can use: This data indicates that when you interact with anyone—in a store, on the road, at work, or in church—there’s a decent chance that particular human is feeling both exhausted and stressed out. The odds of this stress/exhaustion matrix are even higher if you are conversing with a young woman aged 18 to 29. In 2001, 42% of young women in that bracket said they get enough sleep, but that number has dropped to 27%. Younger women are also the most likely to say they experience daily stress. Stress and sleep have a symbiotic relationship, and parents should understand how both factors play a role in teens’ mental health.” I have written quite a few posts about getting enough sleep, and about taking some time for self-care. […]
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