Let’s get real and honest here, today. In an ongoing quest for perfection, it seems we women find ourselves letting excuses slide in, getting a bit too wrapped up in what others are doing and even not letting ourselves make a mistake here and there. It’s pretty intense when you think about it. We do things our male counterparts would never dream of. Like being hypercompetitive towards other women, or apologizing all the time. We even feel the need to accept excuses or make them for the people who hurt us. So where does it stop? When do we become the people we are meant to be?
How do you stop those behaviors and strive for a good life, but not a perfect one? It’s simple. You remind yourself that you’re human, that mistakes are OK and that we’re here to support and love one another – not drag each other down. Not sure if you’re doing things you shouldn’t? Here’s a look at a few behaviors to take stock of, today.
5 Debilitating Things Women Do (But Shouldn’t)
#1. Non-stop apologies. Who cares if you’re a little bit late every once in a while or if you burnt dinner? We’re all human and that’s all there is to it. Stop apologizing for everything and start reminding yourself that you’re trying to be the best person you can be – and, you know what? That’s enough.
#2. Not allowing yourself time to do the things you love. When you get so caught up helping everyone else with everything they need, it’s easy to stop doing the things that make you happy. Need a few hours at the gym just for yourself, take it. How about some time to read a book or simply lounge around? You deserve a little down time too – and don’t forget that.
#3. Being a total “yes” woman. When you find yourself stretched too thin – at home, with your kids, at work or even socially, it’s time to stop and assess just how many things you’ve said yes to this week. Here’s the thing: you cannot do it all, do it all well and have time to breathe. So it’s time to pick and choose the things that get a yes and the things that get a no. Just draw the line.
#4. Bringing yourself down because of your looks or body. Each of us is made differently – that’s what makes us special – and constantly comparing your body or looks to women in blogs and magazines is never going to lift you up. It’s high time you stop trying to look like someone else or have some else’s body and love the one you’re in.
#5. Getting too competitive with other women. Whether it’s at work or at your children’s school, getting competitive really isn’t going to make for a better situation. But, rather banding together, becoming friends or making a team effort out all that energy is a much better way to achieve something pretty great. Wouldn’t it be so much more pleasant if everyone just got along?
What do you think? Do you ever find yourself trapped in these behaviors? Can you make a change for the positive?
