I’m Every Woman… and I’m Exhausted: How to Reclaim Yourself When You’re Spread Too Thin
Some days, it feels like I’m every woman.
The businesswoman.
The best friend.
The girlfriend.
The sister.
The daughter.
The therapist.
The cook.
The boss.
The one everyone counts on.
The one who never stops.
And while I love being that woman—the strong one, the resilient one, the dependable one—some days I just feel... tired.
Like I’ve poured into everyone else and forgot to pour into myself.
Like I’m stretching to be everything to everyone and losing pieces of myself in the process.
Like I’m wearing a thousand hats but can’t even remember what my own hair looks like underneath.
The Pressure to Be Everything
Women are often expected to:
Hustle like a CEO
Nurture like a mother
Look like a model
Heal like a therapist
Smile like everything’s fine
But what happens when you’re not fine?
When your energy is low, your spirit is drained, and your cup is empty?
You feel guilty for even needing a break.
But here’s the truth: you don’t have to earn rest. You deserve it.
Signs You’re Spread Too Thin
Let’s call it what it is. If you’re:
Always tired, even after sleep
Saying “yes” when you want to say “no”
Missing deadlines or forgetting things
Resenting the very people you love
Feeling like you're disappearing into your roles
Then sis, you’re not alone.
You’re just human. And you need space to breathe.
It’s Time to Reclaim You
Here’s how to begin:
1. Set Boundaries Without Apology
No is a complete sentence.
You don’t owe everyone access to your energy.
Start protecting your peace like it’s sacred—because it is.
2. Ask for Help (It’s Not Weakness, It’s Wisdom)
Whether it’s hiring a cleaner, asking your partner to step up, or saying “I need a break”—you don’t have to do it all alone.
Let others show up for you, too.
3. Prioritize You First
Before you pour into anyone else—pour into you.
Whether it’s 10 minutes of silence, a long shower, or journaling—make it non-negotiable.
4. Remember Who You Are (Not Just What You Do)
You’re more than your to-do list.
More than a title.
More than someone’s “go-to.”
Reintroduce yourself… to you.
You Can’t Be Everything to Everyone
And you were never meant to be.
You’re allowed to rest.
You’re allowed to be soft.
You’re allowed to not have it all together.
You’re allowed to choose you.
You’re not failing—you’re feeling.
And that’s powerful.
Final Thoughts
Being “every woman” doesn’t mean you have to lose yourself in the process.
Take off the cape.
Put down the weight.
And give yourself permission to just be.
You’re still strong. Still worthy. Still her.
Even when you’re tired.
