How to Stop Tying Your Self-Worth to Your Accomplishments as an Eldest Daughter
(Without having a full-on identity crisis). We’ve all been there. You land a promotion, bake a Pinterest-worthy cake, or get through a PTA meeting without crying, and suddenly, you’re on top of the world. But then the next day comes, and guess what? You didn’t cure cancer or solve world hunger, so now you feel like a failure. What gives? Somewhere along the way, many of us (especially women) were taught to measure our value by our achievements. It’s like we’re walking report cards, constantly grading ourselves on how much we’re doing, how well we’re doing it, and how shiny it looks on Instagram. But here’s the thing: You are so much more than your to-do list. Let’s dive into why this happens, how it shows up in everyday life, and how to untangle yourself from this exhausting mindset. Why We Tie Our Self-Worth to Accomplishments The Social Root: The Hustle Culture Kool-Aid We live in a world that loves to glorify busyness. If you’re not working 60 hours a week, running a side hustle...