Shownotes
You handle it all — the business, the home, the emotions, the logistics — and still feel like admitting “this is hard” means you’re weak.
But what if saying “this is hard” is actually the first sign of strength?
In this 5-minute journaling episode, I share a story about meeting another woman who was doing it all — and realizing I couldn’t see my own load until I saw hers. Together, we’ll journal through the hidden pressure successful women carry and what happens when we finally tell the truth about it.
Strategic Journal Prompts:
- What’s currently on your plate that you haven’t fully acknowledged or spoken out loud?
- What story are you telling yourself about why this should or shouldn’t feel hard?
- What are you afraid would happen if you fully acknowledged how much you’re carrying?
- Where did you learn that you have to carry everything silently?
If you journal through this one, DM me on Instagram (samantha.s.says) or email me (hello@samantha-says.com) and tell me what came up for you — I love hearing what these prompts unlock for you.
Resources:
🧠 How to Clear Your Mental Load Workshop (Tuesday, Oct 21st — 4 spots left) - You're not working too hard to accomplish more at work, or a "bad mom" for not being more present with your kids...your brain is just trying to manage something deeper than your to-do list. Let's fix it!
Calm Mind Blueprint - my framework for processing emotions and making decisions with clarity: https://www.samanthapenkoff.com/calm-mind-pod
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