Mindful Monday(ish): Don't Be So Hard on Yourself

"Don't be so hard on yourself," they say. It's certainly easier said than done. 

When you have a never ending to-do list; when 20+ students show up each and every day looking to you to lead them; when leaving the world better off than when we found it is a part of the job description, it's hard not to feel the pressure. It's hard not to feel the weight of all the responsibilities. And it can be easy to feel like you don't live up to the mark sometimes. 

But here's the good news. Every day you show up is a win. Every day you try again is a win. Every day you model that kindness matters is a win. 

We don't need you to be perfect. We don't need to be everything to everyone. We don't need you to be the best at everything. 

What we need and more importantly, our students need, is you to be present. When you show up and you love them...that's what counts. 

And on the days that are especially hard, just remind yourself...