One of my favourite cartoons since childhood has been Wonder Woman. She is strong, intelligent, flies, fights crime, and seems almost indestructible. My admiration was so great that, in my childhood, I dressed up as her at Carnivals.
When we talk about what it means to be a woman, it depends on the meaning that each of us, as women, gives to it because we are talking about millions of human beings who have had different experiences in life. We have grown up hearing that women have to be strong, that we have to take care of our house, our children, etc. But in the 21st century, those labels have to change.
Scrolling through social media, we see hundreds of influencers who seem to have their lives together. We make the mistake of trying to imitate their lives because we want to achieve that perfection we see in social media. We are not all the same. Don't try to imitate anyone's life, don't rush your walk. Learn to live life at our own pace.
In my case, I always put pressure on myself because I wanted to be the perfect mother, the perfect wife, a girl boss who knows and can do everything. But I had to stop and think, how much pressure do I put on my shoulders? I am not a Superwoman—I am a woman who is a wife, a mother of two, a worker, an entrepreneur, and who gives her all in her day-to-day life. However, there are also days when I want to rest, when I don't feel okay to clean my house or wash the pile of clothes, and that's fine.
Today, I'll share five things you can do during the day to help you feel fulfilled and unstoppable. Enjoy!
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There are 24 hours in a day, and we want to do hundreds of tasks and finish them the same day; that's impossible. We have to learn to prioritise our tasks and responsibilities. We have to stop putting pressure on ourselves to have everything done on the same day. It's okay if we leave some things for tomorrow.
This changed my life. After reading the book The Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod, I decided to change my mornings. Meditation, affirmations, and gratitude are part of my morning ritual and make me wake up the day on the right foot.
Following a routine is essential to creating structure in your life. They keep you focused on what you need to do for the day.
When I talk about this, I mean being okay with the things you could or couldn't do during the day. Go ahead and tell yourself: I tried, I did my best. Don't hit yourself for the things you couldn't do.
Have fun with the things you do. Even if your responsibilities aren't fun, make them something you enjoy. Add music, sing, dance. Not everything has to be serious.
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