Self-Compassion Practice

A senior manager missed a key product launch date that affected the entire organization. They delivered an explanation to leadership, took ownership publicly, and have a recovery plan in place. Two weeks later they are still replaying the event in every quiet moment, cannot concentrate fully on forward work, and describe a persistent internal narrative that goes well beyond the specific decision. The performance concern has been addressed; the self-judgment hasn't.

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