You DON’T have Superwoman Syndrome
Congratulations! You don’t have superwoman syndrome. You are a self-aware woman who hardly ever neglects her needs and ignores her feelings. You make it count where it matters and always have time to care for yourself. You understand the importance of “me time” and unwinding after a long day and stick by your values. You know your worth and know when to stop and take a break.
Even then, you can do more soul-searching and make time for yourself. Here are some ways to help you:
- Schedule breaks in your schedule and meditate or just breathe
- Figure out your priorities and stick to them
- Allow yourself to make mistakes and learn from them
- Create a support system that you can reach out to when you need support
You HAVE Superwoman Syndrome
Yikes! It seems that you may have superwoman syndrome after all! You are an overworked woman who can do well to take breaks, meet your needs, and listen to your feelings. You overlook yourself to care for others and that is taking a toll on your mental well-being. You feel like you’re always tired and can’t do more than just rest. Even the rest you take is just in name and never truly peaceful.
You hardly make time for yourself, engage in self-care, or release your stress at the end of the day. It’s hard for you to let go of perfectionism and accept mistakes because they make you feel low and to cope with low self-esteem, you engage in people-pleasing until you’re drained.
You can do so well! Here are some ways you can overcome superwoman syndrome and live your best life, as it’s meant to be:
- Learn to say “NO”. You don’t always have to take on more than you can handle
- Ask for help when you need it. Asking for help isn’t a sign of weakness but of strength, so choose wisely
- Take time to care for yourself. Your needs are as important as your loved ones’ so don’t neglect them. Meditate, relax, or engage in hobbies you enjoy for once
- Allow yourself to reach out for social support and delegate responsibilities when you are too overwhelmed
- Let go of perfectionism. It’s OK if you make mistakes or can’t do things right all the time. You’re human and bound to make mistakes. Learn to embrace them as opportunities to learn and grow
