08/03/2026
The weight that many women carry in today’s world is more obvious than ever.
I live in the UK, where women have rights that many women in other parts of the world are still fighting for, and I don’t take that for granted.
But even here, so many women feel the pressure.
The pressure to succeed. To contribute. To be present for family. To care for others. To keep going in a fast paced world that doesn’t always leave much space to breathe.
I see it in the women I work with every day. I hear the struggles of women giving their all and still not feeling seen or valued.
Women navigating demanding careers while raising families. Women pushing through exhaustion because life doesn’t slow down. Women going through perimenopause or menopause while still holding everything together for the people around them.
And many women are doing all of this while also trying to manage their own health and wellbeing.
Women experience higher rates of autoimmune conditions and chronic illnesses. I often wonder how much of that reflects the long term pressure and stress that we carry.
So today feels like a moment to acknowledge women, not just for their success and achievements, but for what they carry.
On top of needing more opportunities for women to succeed, we also need more support, flexibility, understanding and space for women to live well and feel well, and most of all be happy.
