Many women carry invisible mental burdens - from emotional care work to societal expectations. Find out which burdens are particularly common and how you can let them go.
Many women's daily lives are filled with tasks that are often overlooked - from emotional care work to societal expectations. These invisible mental burdens can lead to stress and exhaustion in the long term.
What invisible burdens are there?
- Emotional Care Work: Women often take on the emotional support of family, friends or colleagues. They listen, comfort and care, often without receiving support themselves.
- Perfectionism in Job and Family: The expectation to excel in all areas can be overwhelming. Between career, household and social life, there is often little room for self-care.
- Societal ideals of beauty: Constant pressure to conform to a certain body image can be detrimental to self-esteem. Media and social networks often reinforce unrealistic expectations.
- responsibility for the organization of everyday life: Appointments, birthday presents, meal planning – in many households this invisible work often falls to women.
- The feeling of always having to be there for others: Many women put their own needs aside to accommodate others and feel guilty when they say no.
How can mental burdens be let go?
- Raising awareness: The first step is to become aware of these invisible burdens and acknowledge that they are real.
- Setting boundaries: Not every task has to be accomplished alone. It is important to ask for support and share responsibility.
- Letting go of perfectionism: No one can be perfect in all areas of life. Self-acceptance can help reduce the pressure.
- Prioritize self-care: Breaks, time for yourself and conscious relaxation are essential to staying healthy in the long term.
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