I take time to write and share this article and speak to myself in the process.

 One of the things I am grateful for in my career is that I have enjoyed generally every aspect of it! However, it is only in recent years that I have realized that developing the habit of stopping in your tracks and just checking on yourself before you proceed is an indicator of personal growth.

 Some of the things that cross my mind are whether I understand where I am and what I expect of myself as I present myself to my inner and outer circles. How I am doing towards achievement of milestones and everyday goals, my take aways and so on.

 I find that it is both rejuvenating and awakening to say “hello” to yourself as regularly as you can as it builds awareness and self-monitoring which are necessary attributes for modern organizational behavior and performance.

Lastly, I think that once you master the art of checking on yourself, you will find it easy to say a meaningful “hello” to others and as a consequence grow your empathy levels. Remember how heartwarming it is to hear someone ask you how you are with a genuine smile… do that to yourself too!

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