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5 Ways to Treat Yourself Better and Why It’s Important for Unstoppable Success

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Life is hard and even more so in the midst of uncertainty, fear, and an unclear path for success-minded leaders. There are times when it just feels like giving up would be the most comfortable option. Some things cause you to fall out of love with who you are, what you want to accomplish in life, and your personal development journey.

There is trauma that may have started in grade school and carried into adulthood. It can be difficult life situations or other people putting you down, but you begin listening to doubt, fear, self-limiting beliefs, and external expectations. Loving yourself is essential because if you don’t, you’ll never have the confidence to do all the things you want to accomplish in your life. The best way to become the healthiest version of yourself is to embrace who you are and love every part of you. 

You can’t live in your comfort zone. Don’t coast through a good enough life because you’re afraid of what others will say or that you’ll fall flat on your face. Life is incredibly short and passes by each of us too quickly. The one guarantee is one day, we will all die. How we spend each day is important because time is finite.

We can’t make the most out of our time if we spend it not loving who we are and our path to success. Learning to love yourself truly opens the door to chasing big goals and making them a reality. 

Here are five ways to love yourself on the path to creating success and fulfillment in your life.

1. Quit a work situation that doesn’t bring value to you

Most people will spend 40 hours each week in either a job, business, or some hybrid work situation. With the state of the world, it’s most likely far more than 40 hours. That’s a massive chunk of your week doing something you either enjoy or that makes you miserable. You have to pay the bills, but you have to ask yourself, at what cost? How you feel about your work situation bleeds into other areas of your life. It may take you years to create your ideal work situation, but the sooner you start, the closer you are to waking up every day and hating how you earn a living. 

“When you treat yourself right, you run better and more efficiently. Which means you don’t have to go 100 miles an hour to get everything done.” – Ann Curry

2. Take your physical and mental wellness seriously

Your nutrition and how physically active you are have a tremendous effect on your success in life. Your health is one of the most critical areas in creating enough energy to take action. When you take it for granted, you won’t do what’s necessary to love yourself through healthy habits. You’ll feel off and won’t have the juice to create a happy and fulfilled life. 

3. Get honest about your relationship

Love can take us to places we didn’t know were possible in our feelings and life or lead to anger and resentment. You have to be honest with yourself. You have to acknowledge your relationships are meeting the goals for your life. If they aren’t, you have to make a healthy choice that will free your mind in the long run. Always continue to improve it and put in the hard work to make it grow. 

4. Spend time each day falling in love with life

We live in an ever digital world. Today, you can read books, watch videos, or listen to podcasts, all from your smartphone. We have access to inspiration and motivation 24/7. It’s important to set aside time every day for your personal development. Preferably at the start of your day, get inspired all over again. There are roadblocks on the path to freedom, fulfillment, and success, but this YOU time can help you overcome the hard stuff. 

“Do not be afraid to give yourself everything you’ve ever wanted in life.” – Frank Wright

5. Don’t conform to society’s definition of success

When you step outside of what society considers normal, you’ll experience resistance. It’s as if there needs to be some deprogramming. We’re used to a particular path, and when you disrupt that, you encounter fear. Your life should be spent doing things that are important to you. Don’t try to conform just because it feels more comfortable. 

You are unique and unforgettable. You are the only one of you in this world, and that should make you beam. You have the power to bring light to someone’s darkness. Don’t spend your life trying to conform to unrealistic expectations. Don’t try to be like anyone else. Embrace what makes you who you are. Love yourself fully. Never apologize for doing what makes sense to you. 

Jason Portnoy is a serial entrepreneur, podcast host, and founder of one of the premier digital marketing agencies. Before creating magic for other brands, Jason launched True Rivalry in 2012. He leveraged social media and digital marketing to grow True Rivalry into a presence in over 250 retail stores across North America, with celebrity fans and appearances on TV shows and movies. Jason knows digital marketing and he's passionate about helping businesses get results. He's an award-winning digital marketing agency owner. Join him at jportnoy.com.

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Struggling to keep your team engaged? Here’s how leaders can turn frustrated employees into loyal advocates.

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In workplaces around the world, there’s a growing gap between employers and employees and between superiors and their teams. It’s a common refrain: “People don’t leave companies, they leave bad bosses.”

While there are, of course, cases where management could do better, this isn’t just a “bad boss” problem. The relationship between leaders and employees is complex. Instead of assigning blame, we should explore practical solutions to build stronger, healthier workplaces where everyone thrives.

Why This Gap Exists

Every workplace needs someone to guide, supervise, and provide feedback. That’s essential for productivity and performance. But because there are usually far more employees than managers, dissatisfaction, fair or not, spreads quickly.

What if, instead of focusing on blame, we focused on building trust, empathy, and communication? This is where modern leadership and human-centered management can make a difference.

Tools and Techniques to Bridge the Gap

Here are proven strategies leaders and employees can use to foster stronger relationships and create a workplace where people actually want to stay.

1. Practice Mutual Empathy

Both managers and employees need to recognize they are ultimately on the same team. Leaders have to balance people and performance, and often face intense pressure to hit targets. Employees who understand this reality are more likely to cooperate and problem-solve collaboratively.

2. Maintain Professional Boundaries

Superiors should separate personal issues from professional decision-making. Consistency, fairness, and integrity build trust, and trust is the foundation of a motivated team.

3. Follow the Golden Rule

Treat people how you would like to be treated. This simple principle encourages compassion and respect, two qualities every effective leader must demonstrate.

4. Avoid Micromanagement

Micromanaging stifles creativity and damages morale. Great leaders see themselves as partners, not just bosses, and treat their teams as collaborators working toward a shared goal.

5. Empower Employees to Grow

Empowerment means giving employees responsibility that matches their capacity, and then trusting them to deliver. Encourage them to take calculated risks, learn from mistakes, and problem-solve independently. If something goes wrong, turn it into a learning opportunity, not a reprimand.

6. Communicate in All Directions

Communication shouldn’t just be top-down. Invite feedback, create open channels for suggestions, and genuinely listen to what your people have to say. Healthy upward communication closes gaps before they become conflicts.

7. Overcome Insecurities

Many leaders secretly fear being outshone by younger, more tech-savvy employees. Instead of resisting, embrace the chance to learn from them. Humility earns respect and helps the team innovate faster.

8. Invest in Coaching and Mentorship

True leaders grow other leaders. Provide mentorship, career guidance, and stretch opportunities so employees can develop new skills. Leadership is learned through experience, but guided experience is even more powerful.

9. Eliminate Favoritism

Avoid cliques and office politics. Decisions should be based on facts and fairness, not gossip. Objective, transparent decision-making builds credibility.

10. Recognize Efforts Promptly

Recognition often matters more than rewards. Publicly appreciate employees’ contributions and do so consistently and fairly. A timely “thank you” can be more motivating than a quarterly bonus.

11. Conduct Thoughtful Exit Interviews

When employees leave, treat it as an opportunity to learn. Keep interviews confidential and use the insights to improve management practices and culture.

12. Provide Leadership Development

Train managers to lead, not just supervise. Leadership development programs help shift mindsets from “command and control” to “coach and empower.” This transformation has a direct impact on morale and retention.

13. Adopt Soft Leadership Principles

Today’s workforce, largely millennials and Gen Z, value collaboration over hierarchy. Soft leadership focuses on partnership, mutual respect, and shared purpose, rather than rigid top-down control.

The Bigger Picture: HR’s Role

Mercer’s global research highlights five key priorities for organizations:

  • Build diverse talent pipelines

  • Embrace flexible work models

  • Design compelling career paths

  • Simplify HR processes

  • Redefine the value HR brings

The challenge? Employers and employees often view these priorities differently. Bridging that perception gap is just as important as bridging the relational gap between leaders and staff.

Treat Employees Like Associates, Not Just Staff

When you treat employees like partners, they bring their best selves to work. HR leaders must develop strategies to keep talent engaged, empowered, and prepared for the future.

Organizational success starts with people, always. Build the relationship with your team first, and the results will follow.

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