The only way to live authentically is to not just be honest with others, but to learn to be honest with yourself as well. This is one of the many reasons why we at Technalink encourage regular-self reviews from our teams. This provides a worthwhile exercise in self-honesty and shows how it’s through self-honesty that you can progress in your soulful leadership journey. In The OM Factor, now on audiobook, you’ll learn quickly how honest and compassionate leadership go hand in hand.
The first thing you should remember about self-honesty is that it’s just as important as honesty toward others. In conscious leadership, honesty toward others is a crucial part of meaningful connection. In personal growth, self-honesty is your ticket to meaningful connection with yourself. You’ll learn more about who you are, what makes you tick, and where you need to go to improve both personally and professionally.
On the flip side, taking a look at dishonesty shows you just how important self-honesty really is. If you’re dishonest with yourself, you might feel better in the moment – that much is true. However, what does it look like when that moment is over? You could feel initial relief, but you know that you’re not actually doing what is best for you. This could leave you with feelings of regret or stress later on if that dishonesty leads to any sort of action.
If you value self-care, you should also value self-honesty. If you’re not valuing the amount of honesty you show yourself, you’re also not valuing your own personal well-being. Honest choices and decisions are those that will be best for you at their core. The result of these choices will be happier, healthier, and more evolved versions of yourself going forward.
Self-honesty doesn’t (and shouldn’t) mean cruelty or meanness to the self. You can be honest, and even critical, of yourself at times while also providing yourself with grace and patience. This is a critical thing to remember when thinking about how you can be honest with yourself consistently. If you find your honesty is unkind, you’re going to be less likely to remain honest with yourself in the future. Show yourself the same compassion you’d show to others you care about, and you’ll find that your honesty is an enriching and empowering experience – not a hurtful one.
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