The Myth of Having It All: Why Women Can’t Do Everything

the myth of having it all

In today’s society, there’s a pervasive myth that women can effortlessly juggle successful careers, nurturing families, and fulfilling personal lives simultaneously. This notion of “having it all” sets unrealistic expectations and places undue pressure on women to excel in every aspect of their lives without acknowledging the inherent limitations and sacrifices involved. In this article, I will delve into why the concept of having it all is a delusion, and why it’s crucial to dispel this myth to foster a more realistic and compassionate understanding of women’s experiences.

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Survival guide for busy remote working mums

Whilst some mums seem to defy the laws of nature by becoming amazing earth mothers, domestic goddesses, and career high-fliers, the reality is that this can only be achieved with help. That might be a family member, paid childcare, or by paying for help with another area of life such as a cleaner. In reality, we all have limits and the only real way to be a successful working mum is, to be honest with yourself about your limits. Don’t get disheartened, the ones who look like they have everything in hand, they won’t be doing it alone.

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