This Women’s Day, I’m sharing something I have been observing closely around me… and maybe you will agree.
Maybe it will strike a chord. Or maybe it will simply give you a new way to look at something we often experience, but don’t always have enough clarity about.
We, as women, are almost fabricated in a way to hold many things at once such as responsibilities, relationships, emotions, expectations, and often everyone else’s well-being too.
And somewhere in the middle of all this, when our emotions feel bigger than usual… we quietly start assuming something is wrong with us.
“Why am I reacting like this?”
“This is not me.”
“Why am I feeling so overwhelmed?”
But the reality is often a little deeper than that. Emotions are a natural part of life. Yet there are phases in life when our feelings can become stronger, deeper, and sometimes confusing.
When we are not aware of what is happening within us, we usually assume that the situation outside is the only reason.
- We get upset at someone and think, “They ruined my mood.”
- We feel low and tell ourselves, “Nothing is going right.”
- We feel anxious and believe, “This is too much.”
But what we often miss is AWARENESS.
- Awareness of our patterns: for example, noticing that when we feel unheard, we withdraw… or when pressure builds up, we become irritable with the people closest to us.
- Awareness of our triggers: certain situations like criticism, feeling ignored, or handling too many responsibilities at once can quickly shift our mood.
- And awareness of how we are experiencing and processing situations: whether we are pausing and reflecting… or reacting instantly and assuming the worst.
Sometimes awareness begins with very simple pauses:
• What exactly am I feeling right now?
• Is it the situation… or is something within me already heavy today?
• What might my mind or body be asking for in this moment?
• Is my reaction coming from the present… or from accumulated stress?
These small moments of noticing can slowly help us understand ourselves with more clarity instead of confusion.
(Of course, concerns related to health or mental well-being are best addressed with qualified professionals. Coaching focuses on reflective awareness and personal understanding.)
The role of a coach is to help us pause.
- To ask meaningful questions.
- To notice patterns we may not have seen before.
- To hold a space where we can reflect without judgment.
Because when awareness grows, something shifts. Instead of blaming the situation…or blaming ourselves…we begin to understand ourselves better. And sometimes we realise that nothing is “wrong” with us. We simply needed a moment to pause… reflect… and reconnect with ourselves.
So this Women’s Day, along with celebrating strength, let’s also celebrate AWARENESS. Let’s understand our emotions, listen to our bodies, and pay attention to our inner world.
Happy Women’s Day!
