Self-leadership

Self-leadership is a proactive self-regulation process, whereby an individual takes responsibility for his or her actions, thoughts and motivations. This means individuals that practice self-leadership is at choice. Knowing we have complete choice in our actions and reactions gives us freedom to achieve our goals.

Self-leadership is an important part of the achievement process.  To get started, do the following:

• Set goals.
• Visualize success.
• Remove barriers to success.
• Set up positive cues.
• Use positive self-talk.
• Start new habits that will lead to success.
• Practice the new habits.
• Find the intrinsic rewards in what you do.
• Create a positive productive study/work area.
• Monitor progress and take corrective action.
• Reward yourself for achieving goals.