Women carry many responsibilities.
We lead, care, support, plan, organise, encourage and make countless decisions. Often, we become so focused on meeting the needs of others that our own wellbeing is gradually pushed aside.
Yet the woman behind the responsibilities matters too.
As a wife, mother, entrepreneur and faith leader, I understand that different seasons bring different demands.
There are seasons of building, seasons of sacrifice, seasons of transition and seasons when we need to reconsider how we are living.
Taking care of ourselves is not a sign of selfishness. It is part of living responsibly.
Our bodies need nourishing food, movement, adequate rest and appropriate healthcare. Our minds benefit from reflection, learning, supportive relationships and moments of quiet.
Our spiritual lives require attention too.
We do not have to prove our worth through constant exhaustion.
Sometimes the most responsible decision we can make is to establish healthier boundaries, ask for help, delegate a responsibility or make time for a medical appointment we have postponed.
It is also important to recognise that our needs change. What worked for us ten years ago may not be appropriate for our current stage of life.
I encourage women to pay attention to these changes, seek reliable information and make thoughtful choices.
You can be committed to your family and still care for yourself.
You can be ambitious and still prioritise rest.
You can be generous with your time without making yourself endlessly available.
A meaningful life should include the wellbeing of the person living it.
Let us make room for that woman, too.
Princess Glory
Pastor, entrepreneur, wellness educator, author, speaker and mentor based in London.
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