Although many said she’d done a great job as leader, she rightly reminded us that a great leader is “one who knows when it’s time to go”.

She wants to be around when her daughter starts school. Her partner, she concedes and appreciates, has made sacrifices. She wants to get married. Jacinda has chosen the simple pleasures of life that are often overlooked. She has chosen herself.

By disclosing her vulnerable side, prioritising herself, and stepping down when the situation required more than she could provide, Jacinda Ardern is teaching major life lessons.