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Own your everyday superpowers

“We have so many traits and skills that make us amazing, but we also have a tendency to focus more on the things we lack and the things we’ve not done yet. Our quest to be Superwoman and meet the demands of our busy lives takes us away from this and is where the Superwoman complex begins.”

When we think of superpowers, we think of our strengths but strong can mean many different things. It can mean the lifting-burningbuildings kind of strength we see in the superhero movies. It can also mean the courage to stand up to bullies or say no to something because you’re overloaded.

It can mean navigating the grief of losing a loved one and supporting your kids throughout. It can mean the determination and grit to finish a race, strive for a promotion or stand your ground on something you believe is morally right.

It can be someone who speaks

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