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I will limit (be intentional) with the internal trainings I provide and not overextend my schedule.

I will close my door when I need to pause.

I will take at least one day off next month (not for appointments or for others' needs) just to allow myself rest and space.

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I will ask for help and delegate tasks at least 1x/week to better support myself and my team.

I will say no to tasks that are unnecessary to take on and not related to my role (when I am filling gaps for others).

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I express my emotions and I am flexible.

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I would like to model this behavior more and encourage the staff to find healthy coping strategies. I really like the FLIP it strategy; pausing; journaling; modeling positivity

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I share healthy coping strategies with staff.

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I encourage staff to be flexible. It's easier to do this when you have trustworthy staff that get their jobs done when at work. They are people first and have lives outside of work. When it is not as strong of team, I find this harder to do as work does not get finished in a timely manner.

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Really listen. Give time and space or this. A safe, calm and private space. Then make sure to reflect on this.

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I need to establish clear and free expectations of my staff.

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I validate the feelings of my staff.

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I will practice empathy statements during everyday situations. I have plenty of opportunities in my conversations with staff, clients, family and friends to strengthen my skills in this area. I need to step away from a supervisory mindset.

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Begin with Strategy on page 53 -Reflection: Follow five steps for empathy.

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I would like to work towards actively listening and validating another person's expression of emotions. Then, take a bit of time to reflect on the conversation expressed to work towards empathy and understanding, before collaborating on a solution.

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It seems that I do the following sometimes to more often and would like to choose one to strengthen.

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After you have completed the Self-Control portion of the DERLS, please use this space to share some of what you have discovered! Share your STRENGTHS, GOALS, and possible STRATEGIES. We are excited to see what you have to say. Photos are welcomed!! We can also use this space to "like" and "comment" on posts from fellow leaders. Click on the plus sign in the appropriate column (strengths, goals, strategies). Put your name as the "Subject" and then type your entry into the message space. Be sure to click the "Publish" button! Want to upload a photo? Click on the first icon under the "Subject" section to do so. ***On your phone? Scroll left <-> right!

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Click on the plus sign in the appropriate column (strengths, goals, strategies). Put your name as the "Subject" and then type your entry into the message space. Be sure to click the "Publish" button! Want to upload a photo? Click on the first icon under the "Subject" section to do so.