It is easy to get so absorbed in our role and trying to “put the children first”, that we can consciously or unconsciously begin to neglect our well-being.
However, when we do this, there can be devastating consequences for both ourselves, our leadership and inevitably those which we lead too.
This short diagram explores how well-meaning School Leaders can find themselves in the sacrifice syndrome, heading down a fast road towards burn-out and ultimately hurting school performance.