As women, we are constantly expected to be everything to everyone. We are expected to be the ones who hold everything together, whether that's at home with our families, or at work with our colleagues. The expectation to 'do it all' is not just a societal expectation, but one we create for ourselves.
It's unfortunately common for women to believe that we need to put everyone else's needs before our own, regardless of how much that may cost us personally. Our self-sacrifice can often be so automatic that we forget about our needs altogether. This is not to say that we don't enjoy caring for the people we love, but instead that the balance of that relationship needs to be cultivated. It's up to us to own and manage our priorities, rather than letting people or circumstances dictate everything. We must recognize when to step back or say no, even if it may disappoint those who rely on us. The expectation that we have to do everything ideally can be crippling, and establishing self-expectation and self-compassion can make all the difference. We must treat ourselves with kindness and care as we would for anyone we love. Identifying the root of these beliefs is challenging, but we can learn to redefine the meaning of success in our own terms. Taking moments only for self-care and understanding our boundaries is critical to creating a proper balance. Remember that doing it all and sacrificing our well-being should not be the norm. Instead, let's shift our attention to recognizing when we need to rest, recharge, and cultivate moments of self-care. Doing so will equip us to show up in our relationships work, and lead a life defined by our standards.
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