As we are starting to gear up for the year ahead, it’s critical to reflect on the habits and practices that support our well-being and capacity to thrive.

Self-care and the commitment we each make to create a sustainable career is critical.

Our bandwidth is like the foundation of a house, you can’t see it directly, but if it is not solid, the house is shaky and unsustainable.

Maintaining integrity and long-term satisfaction sometimes requires making choices that may disappoint in the short term. Navigating these situations with compassion and clarity is essential for personal growth and fulfilment.

What small steps can we take to create a culture where we see others and ourselves?

Excessive and unnecessary self-criticism undoubtedly costs us dearly. Yet we are often unaware of the degree to which it impacts us individually and collectively.

The unfolding process of self-awareness is more than a mere journey—it’s an essential quest. The unfolding journey can be riddled with obstacles, that can distract us from the necessary work of taking a neutral perspective and learn and grow at deeper levels.

Life, hey? One moment you’re basking in the ‘WOW, THAT’S FANTASTIC!’ glow, and the next, you’re blindsided and it’s WTF!!

While there seems to be some merit in the recognising that ‘new year, new me’ mindsets can set us up for failure, I think it’s all in how we think about our goals as long-term direction and progress.

It takes considerable time, thought and investment to build a healthy, above-the-line and psychologically safe workplace culture.

How we each approach every interaction can maximise the likelihood of it being neutral or positive.