You handle it all — the business, the home, the emotions, the logistics — and still feel like admitting “this is hard” means you’re weak.But what if saying “this is hard” is actually the first sign of strength?In this 5-minute journaling episode, I share a story about meeting another woman who was doing it all — and realizing I couldn’t see my own load until I saw hers. Together, we’ll journal through the hidden pressure successful women carry and what happens when we finally tell the truth about it.<h2>Strategic Journal Prompts:</h2><ol><li>What’s currently on your plate that you haven’t fully acknowledged or spoken out loud?</li><li>&nbsp;What story are you telling yourself about why this should or shouldn’t feel hard?</li><li>What are you afraid would happen if you fully acknowledged how much you’re carrying?</li><li>Where did you learn that you have to carry everything silently?</li></ol> If you journal through this one, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/samantha.s.says/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">DM me on Instagram </a>(<a href="https://samantha.s.says" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">samantha.s.says</a>) or email me (<a href="mailto:hello@samantha-says.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">hello@samantha-says.com</a>) and tell me what came up for you — I love hearing what these prompts unlock for you.<h2>Resources:</h2>🧠 <a href="https://www.samanthapenkoff.com/mental-load-workshop" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">How to Clear Your Mental Load Workshop</a> (Tuesday, Oct 21st — 4 spots left) - You're not&nbsp;working too hard&nbsp;to accomplish more at work, or a&nbsp;"bad mom"&nbsp;for not being more present with your kids...your brain is just trying to manage something deeper than your to-do list. <a href="https://www.samanthapenkoff.com/mental-load-workshop" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Let's fix it!</a>Calm Mind Blueprint - my framework for processing emotions and making decisions with clarity: <a href="https://www.samanthapenkoff.com/calm-mind-pod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.samanthapenkoff.com/calm-mind-pod</a><h2>Work with me:</h2><ul><li>📞 Book a free Clarity Call → <a href="https://calendly.com/samanthasays/clarity-call" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://calendly.com/samanthasays/clarity-call</a></li><li>Private 1:1 Coaching (2 spots open, start with a 4 month container instead of 6 in October only) → <a href="https://www.samanthapenkoff.com/privatecoaching" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.samanthapenkoff.com/privatecoaching</a></li></ul> Connect: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/samantha.s.says" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://www.fb.com/coachsamanthahawley" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook</a>

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