Since I wrote my blog post on R.I.P. Superwoman, I’ve been keenly aware of when I am taking on more than is realistic and when I give up what I really want.
Banning the Superwoman tendency in me is going to take some work, I admit. Yesterday, I got up at 4:30 a.m. to drive to Ft. Worth for an all-day client meeting. Then I came home and spent time preparing for my daughter’s birthday party tonight, stayed up late to greet my husband and son as they came back from a road trip and dropped into bed after 1 a.m. As I write this post, I’m on my way out the door to buy the flowers and a few things to spruce up our family room and kitchen, which we are redecorating. Order the BBQ, delegate the to-do list. And if I have time, get a pedicure.
In between, I have a few clients to talk to and oh so important, my kids are in town. They are either sleeping or driving on their way here for the party so I don’t feel too guilty yet about not spending enough time with them.
My life is packed with joyful experiences. Am I a Superwoman? Am I giving in to too many desires, needs and wants? Am I working too hard as my Mother thinks?
Who knows? I get bored easily and variety and change makes me happy.
I know I’m tipping over to the “Superwoman” myth when I’m not feeling filled up and satisfied with what I’m doing. This usually happens when I try to do things that I’m not really good at instead of asking for help or delegating to someone who is better than me at it.
I’ll continue to explore the Superwoman myth here and have a book started on the topic.
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Enjoy your weekend.
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