What is Self-Leadership? // 4 Ways to Lead Yourself

This post is an excerpt from my published essay, You Are A Leader.

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Before you can lead anyone else, you must first be able to lead yourself. I think this is what Jesus meant when He said, “First take the plank out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother’s eye” (Matthew 7:5, NIV). 

Four ways you can lead yourself:

• Physically
• Mentally
• Emotionally
• Spiritually

Anytime you exercise, you are leading yourself. 

Anytime you learn a new skill, you are leading yourself. 

Anytime you control your emotions, you are leading yourself. 

Anytime you read your Bible, go to church, listen to worship music, or pray, you are leading yourself. 

Think about it: What are some other ways you can lead yourself physically, mentally, emotionally, or spiritually?