11/11/2025
Ever felt like the harder you push, the more you lose yourself?
For years, I thought being a strong leader meant showing up no matter what.
That being dependable meant saying yes — even when I was running on fumes.
That sacrificing my own needs was a sign of commitment.
But it wasn’t leadership.
It was self-sacrifice.
And it led me straight to burnout.
I remember the moment it hit me.
I looked successful on paper — awards, clients, results...
but inside I felt exhausted, disconnected.
Wondering how I had lost myself along the way.
That’s when I realised something big:
I was modelling exactly what I didn’t want others to repeat.
Since then, I’ve learned that how we lead ourselves sets the tone for everything else — our families, our teams, our workplace culture.
Self-leadership looks different:
✅Prioritising sleep instead of pushing through.
✅Setting boundaries without guilt.
✅Saying no to what drains you, and yes to what restores you.
✅ Knowing your limits — and honouring them.
It’s not selfish.
It’s sustainable.
When you close your self-care gap, you don’t just protect your energy —
you model what healthy, effective leadership truly looks like.
If you’re feeling that quiet exhaustion, or that sense that something has to give, I’ve been there.
That’s why I do the work I do now.❤
As a Health & Mental Fitness Coach, I help professionals and teams build the habits, awareness, and mindset to perform at their best — without burning out in the process.
Because wellbeing isn’t a reward for success, it’s the foundation of it.
What’s one small way you could lead yourself better this week?
I’d love to hear it in the comments 👇
