Do You Think That You Should Be More Successful?
Your ambition and drive is a gift, not a flaw - and every step that you take is progress.
But, it is easy to feel like you are falling behind in your career. Thinking that you should be doing more and achieving more, especially when you compare yourself to others.
The pressure to prove yourself in your career and at home, can feel relentless. You had so much more time to work pre-kids!
Are you downplaying your achievements, feeling dissatisfied even after hitting career milestones, experiencing imposter syndrome, and feeling guilty about time spent working vs. with your kids and vice versa?
Can you relate to this story? I had a #1 best-selling book, a viral TEDx talk, and was speaking to major corporations…and I still did not feel that I was doing enough. I did not feel that I was successful enough and I was comparing myself to more successful speakers that did not have young children.
Here are strategies that helped me change my inner voice:
Science-Backed Strategies for Self-Worth and Career Satisfaction
1. Use social media mindfully - Limit exposure to “highlight reels” of other working moms and focus on real connections
2. A supportive community - Connect with colleagues and mentors who share your values and lift you up!
3. Self-acceptance - Remind yourself that your value is not defined by your title or income and acknowledge your progress and contributions
4. Define success on your terms - Write down what truly matters to YOU. Examples include flexibility, time with your children and partner, impact, and well-being. Measure your career progress using your values and not societies expectations.
It is normal to want more, but chasing someone else’s idea of success can rob you of JOY in the present.
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You are an amazing working mom,
Tia