What does it really mean to lead yourself when no one is watching? In this episode, Kristin Svets dives deep into the practice of self-leadership, not just in big, visible moments, but in the everyday choices, thoughts, and reactions that shape your life. Learn how to take responsibility for your mindset, energy, and actions so you can build trust with yourself, regulate your nervous system, and create a ripple effect of calm, clarity, and alignment in every area of your life.
Key Takeaways
🌟 Self-leadership isn’t about perfection or productivity, it’s about presence and intention.
🌟 Real leadership happens in the “in between” moments: how you talk to yourself, how you react under stress, how you show up daily.
🌟 Self-leadership means taking responsibility for your mindset, your energy, and your actions/reactions.
🌟 Nervous system regulation is key: when you pause, breathe, and reset, you shift from survival mode into empowered choice.
🌟 Leading yourself well builds trust with yourself, and makes you magnetic to others.
Practical Tips:
✨ Daily Check-In – Each morning, ask: What energy am I bringing into today? Choose one word intention (calm, curious, courageous, etc.).
✨ Three-Breath Pause – Before reacting to stress, take three slow breaths to reset.
✨ Notice Self-Sabotage – Gently redirect fear, old habits, or inner critic voices back toward your intention.
✨ Body Awareness – Pay attention to signs of contraction (tight shoulders, shallow breath) and use breath or movement to regulate.
✨ Lead With Compassion – Remember: self-leadership is not about control, it’s about guiding yourself with awareness and gentleness.
Lead yourself with intention this week and notice how everything around you begins to shift. If this episode resonates, share it with a friend who could use a reminder of their own inner leadership. Subscribe to the Abundant By Design Podcast for more insights, and tag @kristensvets on Instagram with how you’re practicing self-leadership in your daily and let her know your favorite practice for shifting your vibration!