Taking things personally in the workplace can be deeply detrimental to both your performance and your professional relationships. While it’s natural to feel emotional or affected by what others say or do, internalizing every piece of feedback, criticism, or perceived slight can lead to burnout, frustration, and a sense of isolation. It can make you appear defensive, overly sensitive, or lacking in confidence — characteristics that may hinder your growth and prevent you from taking on leadership opportunities. At its core, taking things personally means assuming that everything negative is somehow a direct attack on your character or capabilities, even when that’s not the case.

Who doesn't want to be their best self? We want to be the best boss we can be. The best parent. The best coach. The best leader. But does that require you to have to overhaul everything? Take that approach, and the tasks soon become overwhelming. Overwhelm puts the brain (and body) into stress mode – and when brain fog and confusion strike, it becomes hard to do anything.

You can make significant improvements in your life when you focus on your habits. There are plenty of small habits you can do that will take you no more than 10 minutes, but have an impact on the entire day.

Making improvements to yourself is the foundation for being present and supportive in the lives of others. When you take the time to work on yourself—whether mentally, emotionally, or physically—you not only become a better version of yourself, but you also contribute positively to your relationships, career, and overall well-being.