In this episode, we chat about that tricky thing we can do to ourselves - choosing to do something that in the moment feels like it will recharge us but actually ends up depleting us even more. Caroline shares how she was tricking herself and some choices she is making now instead that are making all the difference.  And, in case that resonates for you, we offer these three questions to help you stop tricking yourself.

What are clues that your “be kind to yourself” strategy is actually depleting you?

Get curious about the need you have been trying to fill/meet through that behavior or activity?

What is an alternative way to get that need filled that nourishes/rejuvenates you?

Caroline Hopkins heads up Zebra Blue's women's empowerment and leadership initiatives, and is dedicated to supporting smart, caring women leaders to identify, hone and lead using their unique gifts. She is an accomplished international trainer, facilitator and professional coach with over 25 years of experience in supporting people in their professional and personal growth.

Connect with Caroline at https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolinehhopkins/ or [email protected] or www.zebrablue.co.za

Mmabatho Nkambule is the founder and owner of Tshukudu Consulting, a small consultancy with a focus on leadership training, coaching and communications. She has close to 20 years’ corporate experience working in industries ranging from insurance, healthcare, and information technology spending approximately half of that period specifically in the organisational learning and development space. She is a strong advocate of mentorship and coaching as a way to support emerging leaders.