Am Not a Superwoman: How to Drop the Cape and Live Fully
Are You Carrying Too Much? Have you ever looked in the mirror and felt exhausted—not just physically but deep in your spirit? Have you found yourself smiling when you wanted to cry, saying “yes” when every bone in your body was screaming “no”? Do you carry everyone’s problems like a badge of honor, hoping someone will notice and applaud you for being “strong”? If you nodded along, you’re not alone. Women across the world have been raised to believe we must be everything to everyone—perfect wives, perfect mothers, perfect professionals, perfect friends—while quietly breaking under the weight of unrealistic expectations. This is not just a lifestyle; it’s a trap. And today, we are breaking free. The Superwoman Myth The “superwoman” mindset was built on the idea that we can and must do it all. Sociologist Marjorie Hansen Shaevitz coined the term in her 1984 book The Superwoman Syndrome to describe women who stretch themselves to breaking point, trying to excel in every area of...