This is your reminder that caring for yourself is not a luxury. It’s a non-negotiable, critical part of your job, too.

Are we expecting too much from ourselves? And more importantly, are those expectations helping - or harming - our capacity to grow?

We speak kindly to colleagues, offer empathy to the people we support, and extend patience to others. Yet when we stumble or fall short, we turn inward with criticism.

So, how do we decide when perfection is needed and when good enough is just that—good enough?

Think of yourself as a lighthouse. Just as a lighthouse must maintain its light to guide ships safely to shore, a leader must take care of themselves to effectively guide and support their team.

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.

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

Many of us think about good leaders we have had or would like to have and then try and find them.

However, how many of us look for this leader within?