Superwoman Syndrome Wendy Gladney As we welcome Women’s History Month and celebrate the accomplishments of women who have done great things, our minds reflects on the love of our mothers as well as trailblazers such as Madam Vice President Kamala Harris. I believe it is difficult, if not impossible, to measure levels of one success over another because we are all building blocks on top of or beside each other. The success most of us have achieved is in some way due to the efforts of those that have come before us and paved the way. If we are not careful, it is easy to get caught up in the “Superwoman Syndrome” and think we have to be everything to everyone every time without fault or failure. When we feel like we do not measure up or cannot live up to the Superwoman Syndrome, it can turn into what is known as the Imposter Syndrome. The Imposter Syndrome (IS) makes us feel like we do not belong in the room or that whatever success or achievement we have achieved is not merited and one day we will be found out as a fraud. This is dangerous and problematic. This can cause anxiety and a host of emotional challenges. Without a fundamental faith in ourself we can begin to have doubts in our abilities and our purpose. The best way to combat this is to never compare yourself with someone else and remember you were uniquely made. You have your own set of gifts for the world. Everything you do does not have to be perfect, but you owe it to yourself to try and be your best you. Remember, there will always be someone, smarter, funnier, thinner and prettier but they will never be you.