Your harshest critic lives within. Is it time for a new conversation?

I recently took a self-compassion assessment, and I have to share: despite all we know about "putting your oxygen mask on first" and knowing that "self-care isn't selfish," my score disappointed me.

The irony wasn't lost on me. Here I am, coaching and teaching the work of leading with trust and compassion while being hard on myself about my own score (from an online assessment)... not being compassionate enough to myself.

We intellectually understand that we can't show up fully for others if we aren't showing up for ourselves first. How often do we remember to  practice this?

The questions that are top of mind now:

• Do I speak to myself with the same kindness I offer others?

• When I make mistakes, do I respond with understanding or self-criticism?

• Do I give myself permission to be imperfectly human?

• Am I treating my own needs as valid to everyone else's?

Self-compassion isn't mathematical. Giving more to yourself doesn't mean giving less to others. In fact, it's quite the opposite. It expands your capacity to give in ways that are sustainable, wholehearted, and real.

This isn’t new, and I know I’m not the only one feeling this way. So:

✨ What would shift in your life if you treated yourself with the same compassion you prioritize to those around you?

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