Can we change perspective? Let’s think about every time we were told “be grateful for what you do have!”. Does it not make us play small? Be grateful that you have a job. Be grateful you can work from home. Be grateful that you are not paid minimum wage. Be grateful that you have a husband. What!?
Great, you have a job. But, what if we were fulfilled in what we did? Great, you have a salary. But, what if it was double what it is now?Great, you have a husband. But what if we had someone truly a supportive, engaged, loving, intimate partner and friend?
When we are told that we should be happy with what we have, we do not reach for more. We feel shame around being perceived as greedy, or ungrateful. What if though, we stopped listening? Financials are a huge issue in our lives, careers, marriages, and families. Therefore, it is a stressor. What if it didn’t have to be?
Women typically only apply for jobs if they qualify for 100% of the listed requirements. Men however, typically apply for jobs if they qualify for only 60% of the listed requirements. Can we make an agreement to close that gap? It is a mindset shift. A tweak to our brains saying, but we could do it, why not apply? Why not check out the marketplace?
| Instead of saying: | Let us try saying: |
| It could be worse! | You do deserve better! |
| Be grateful for what you have. | I support you going for more! |
| Be happy you have ________ | If you don’t feel fulfilled and appreciated, let’s brainstorm other ideas! |
| Be realistic! Dreams don’t always come true. | Our timelines are not always aligned, but keep working towards it! |
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