In a world of high pressure to achieve – we strive to be a great Mums, fantastic wives, have a stellar careers and fruitful female friendships. Is this possible?
As women, we beat ourselves up if our kids don’t eat or sleep or we have let our husband down by not having time to put a hot meal on the table. Can we really be expected to do it all?

I think not – at least not all at once.

What we need are good role models to look to for inspiration on our journey through life.

As children we are encouraged to embrace role models to help guide us in times of trouble and keep us on the straight and narrow. Why aren’t we encouraged to look up to role models as adults? Do we know more than everyone else? Are we older and wiser and therefore don’t need any one’s help?

One thing that I realize as I get older is that I’m definitely not wiser. I can’t know everything and do everything as I once thought I could. I now realize that there will always be things that are unobtainable for me and I am content in knowing this. I do still feel a little happy pang when I see someone who is so remarkable in what they do or has some aspect that they do really well or is admirable in some way.

This week I read a really enchanting article about Michelle Obama and realized she has it all! She has a Harvard Law Degree and amazingly used to mentor the future president of the United States who is now her loving husband. She gave up her a fantastic career to be a better mother and support her husband on the campaign trail. She’s chosen what’s important to her and made her life work around those choices.

Sometimes it difficult to ground yourself and decide what exactly is important in your life. Michelle is an inspiration and a role model for doing just that.

Kudos to Michelle Obama!

Mothers around the world will be watching you in awe!