Becoming Super Woman
A Simple 12-Step Plan to Go from Burnout to Balance
by Nicole Lapin
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Pub Date Sep 17 2019 | Archive Date Nov 20 2019
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Description
It's time to leave Superwoman in the movies, where she belongs, and say hello to being a Super Woman—the best, most productive and balanced version of the hero you already are.
For years—maybe your entire life—you've been told that success means having it all and doing it all. But working more and harder is holding you back, not moving you forward. In Becoming Super Woman, New York Times bestselling author Nicole Lapin redefines what it means to be a woman who "has it all"—and shows you how to find lasting success by your own definition, on your own terms.
Nicole candidly shares her own story of career burnout and an emergency hospitalization that prompted her to take her mental health seriously for the first time ever. Along the way, she discovered that not only was this priority shift not a defeat, it was the key to unlocking even greater achievements.
In her third and most personal book yet, Nicole lays out an actionable, 12-step plan to guide you in taking control and becoming the hero of your own story, with the skills it takes to be a real Super Woman—skills we should (but often don't) learn growing up, from productivity hacks to boundary setting. She makes the case that the real secret to success doesn't hinge on the hustle or degrees you have but in "putting on your own oxygen mask before helping others." In fact, self-care is the biggest asset or liability in our careers—when it's on-point it can help us soar, and when it's neglected it can bring us down faster than anything else.
Entertaining, honest, and life-changing, Becoming Super Woman shows you how to banish burnout, ward off a breakdown, and achieve true balance … finally.
Advance Praise
“Becoming Super Woman shows you taking care of yourself is not just OK but the only way to succeed.” —Bobbi Brown, founder of Bobbi Brown Cosmetics
“Want it all? Who doesn’t?! Nicole provides the secret sauce in Becoming Super Woman. It is a must-read for women looking to thrive in the workforce.” —Barbara Corcoran, founder of The Corcoran Group and investor on Shark Tank
"Taking care of yourself isn't just important for your health—it's crucial to your success in your career. Nicole Lapin understands this firsthand, and the steps she lays out in Becoming Super Woman will help you become your most heroic self.” —Julia Hartz, cofounder and CEO of Eventbrite
“Too many women are on the verge of burnout and breakdown. Becoming Super Woman is the only actionable guide to teach women how to thrive in a world that expects them to be Superwoman!” —Mindy Grossman, CEO of WW International
“Like a confidence-boosting best friend, Nicole Lapin guides you through her own mental health journey while showing you how to channel your inner badass and still save time for yourself. Becoming Super Woman reminds us a hero lives inside all of us—even if we don’t know it yet.” —Paige Adams-Geller, founder of PAIGE
"Becoming Super Woman is a timely reminder that we can't afford to set our own well-being on the backburner. Nicole will help you build the confidence to follow your own gut and create a strong powerful masterpiece that is your life. Every one of us needs a copy.” —Julie Smolyansky, CEO of Lifeway Foods
“Becoming Super Woman reminds us that if we try to be all things to all people, we are nothing to no one. The only way to be of value to anyone else is to be of value to yourself first. Nicole’s simple 12 steps get you back on track.” —Jodi Guber Brufsky, founder and Chief Creative Officer of Beyond Yoga
“The professional women I know are all highly intelligent, ambitious, and career-driven. But we're not made of steel! Read this book to help master the degree of life and achieve more success than you ever thought possible.” —Rosie O’Neill, cofounder and co-CEO of Sugarfina
“Nicole has done it again! Equal parts vulnerable and smartass Boss Bitch—just our cup of (organic) tea. These are valuable lessons about the importance of self-care, not just for personal wellness but for career success. Now, stop browsing the damn accolades and read the book!" —Zoë Sakoutis and Erica Huss, founders of BluePrint
“There comes a time in everyone's life when we need a hero, and Nicole reminds us that the hero we seek has been inside of us all along. Becoming Super Woman enlightens and empowers in the smart signature voice of a truly super woman.” —Liz Dee, co-president of Smarties Candy Company
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781946885937 |
| PRICE | $26.95 (USD) |
| PAGES | 350 |
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Featured Reviews
Dora Archie O, Reviewer
Borrowing from the 12 step recovery program, this book goes from accepting that as a woman you cannot dot it all and have it all and that's okay, all the way to how to incorporate this into your daily life as you strive to achieve your goals.
I love how the author straight on calls out some societal misconceptions about 'superwomen,' and better yet, how she uses examples from her own struggles and those of other famous figures to provide a reality check.
If you struggle with your finances, then this book is a must read-because she also talks about careers, spending, investing and budgeting.
Of all the twelve steps, my favorite was step 5, where the author explores the need for boundaries.It's what I am learning and embracing at this point in my life and I am glad that I came across a book that helps shed light on how to go about this.
Thanks Netgalley for the eARC. I would recommend this to every woman out there, it's okay to take a break, take a step back, exhale and come back ready to forge ahead.
Darya Y, Reviewer
Be your own hero and see the light at the end of the tunnel. You are in development but you are the masterpiece already. This book talks all personal fever and discovering your inner powers and strengths. Empowered throughout by personal stories it helps to look at things in self from different angels. Enjoyed.
Reviewer 592885
The book is a good primer for those who don't already do a lot of reading on the subjects of mental health and maintaining balance. The author writes as though she is your friend sitting with you and talking all of this over with you.
If you prefer a conversational tone and are looking to learn more about balancing and managing your priorities, this is a pretty good book.
Cristie U, Book Trade Professional
This is the perfect book for anyone feeling that they are being stretched way too thin. The author broke down this book into 12 topics, so it is easy to leave it and come back to it as time permits. Overall, this was an enjoyable read filled with great advice.
Susan A, Educator
I had never heard of Nicole Lapin before but a quick google told me she was a public personality (well she has her own Wikipedia page so perhaps I should upgrade that to famous) and she has already written a couple of books. I haven't read her previous work but was glad to discover that I didn't need to in order to get the benefit of this one.
The author is definitely brave, the book opens on her admission to a psych ward, and writes well in a conversational manner. Content wise the book really hit home for me as it seems to describe exactly where I am in terms of burnout. Thankfully it is not just a moan and groan book but actually has steps to take in order to succeed. Which will be helpful for me in scaffolding my next steps.
I have only read through the book, I haven't completed any of the suggested tasks but I think that I will definitely be working with my accountability buddy on them (and a few by myself. I'm so glad that I picked up this book because I was honestly in two minds, thinking it could be a book full of tips for how to have it all which it's not. A must read for anyone looking to jump off the treadmill.
Thanks to the publisher and netgalley for an egalley in exchange for an honest review.
Meghan S, Librarian
This book was received as an ARC from BenBella Books in exchange for an honest review. Opinions and thoughts expressed in this review are completely my own.
I was inspired from the start to begin this book hearing about Nicole and the struggles she went through to get to where she is today. I love it when author's of these powerful self-help books incorporate personal stories and experiences to really reflect the information the author is presenting in the book to prove the methods really work rather than relying of experiences of others. Nicole preaches also that when everything is earned, it's so rewarding to have it all because when earned creates value and that is worth more than ever. Also, that you are in control of your own life, if you're not happy, do something about it and Nicole can teach you how. This book will do very well in our self-help collection and I can't wait to share it with our community and watch their lives change.
We will consider adding this title to our self-help collection at our library. That is why we give this book 5 stars.
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