The Superwoman Cape

So many women I know are stretched way too thin. Juggling a job, a family, a relationship, a social life and your personal interests and health often feels completely overwhelming.

Most of our mothers were part of the first generation of women who ran not only the family but also found their independence and voice in the paid workforce as well. We learned the desire to experience independence from a traditional role of managing the home front. Many of us are in a quest for finding the perfect balance between family and career, if such a thing truly exists. Yet, in the rush to become Superwomen who can "have it all," many women are exhausted.

Women who want to unleash their true brilliance and leadership in the world need to hang up their Superwoman cape. Being a multi-tasking, Superhero who works 24/7 ultimately leads to burnout, poor health and failing relationships. Expending all of that energy outward doesn't leave much room for us to receive support, resources and love which can help us achieve our goals and spread our mission in the world.

To find that balance, it's important to stop battling issues on all fronts and carve out space for silence. Our true priorities and values will emerge when we hang up the cape and allow ourselves to simply "be" instead of constantly whittling down the "to do" list. Carving out downtime allows us to recharge our batteries. It's in the silence we can finally hear our true voice of inner wisdom and brilliance.

This week create a practice where you'll take a time-out from all of your activity to simply pause and be still. Whether it's taking 5 minutes to sit outside and observe nature, or journaling for a few moments before bedtime, find a way to hang up your Superwoman cape and tune into your inner wisdom. Open yourself up to receiving help by identifying one area where you can either delegate a task or ask for assistance. 

Article inspired by Carolyn Ellis - Founder, Brilliance Mastery (TM)