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1 BIG IDEA
Self-care isn’t a reward for good behavior—it’s the foundation of sustainable leadership. When you lead from your Core Values, boundaries become decisions, not defenses—and burnout becomes preventable.

5 WAYS TO APPLY THIS

• Build a rhythm of honest, identity-rooted reflection
• Use your Core Values as your boundary blueprint
• Create protected Think Space to process, not just produce
• Protect your decision energy with intentional systems
• Audit your support structures so you’re not leading in isolation

3 QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF

• What’s draining me—and what am I doing out of obligation rather than values?
• Where am I overriding myself in the name of “being a good leader”?
• What would change if I treated self-care as part of my leadership strategy?

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