The Old Rule: Focus on Others
In our work, we have found that there are specific beliefs and thoughts women have that are associated with this Old Rule thinking. Here are some of the most common:
The Old Rules
1. I must take care of everyone else.
2. My needs come last.
3. It's not okay to ask for help.
4. I'm a great number two.
5. I don't belong on center stage.
I Must Take Care of Everyone Else
One thing we heard from Jess after her stint in the hospital was that she felt personally responsible for a long list of people. She mentored her employees and took their professional development very seriously. Her clients loved her because she gave them her cell phone number and made herself available to problem-solve at all hours of the day and ...
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