Another self-help book. What can I say? I just love them. I love anything that can help me better my self and help my friends do the same. I really enjoy this book.

´It´s your life. Live it how you want. I´m not going to judge you for what that looks like because after all, I´m not the one whjo has to wake up to your life every morning´.

I liked a lot the Nicole Lapin, the Boss Bitch recommending the 12-Step Plan to Take Charge of Your Career. Successful, brave, business-oriented, non-stop working to reach her medium-, short- and long-term goals. However, I love even more the Super Woman Nicole Lapin from her latest book.

Becoming Super Woman starts with a Nicole Lapin coping with a traumatic past and burned out. Superwoman needs to separate the ´super´ from the ´woman´. The new woman is emotional, able to recognize her weaknesses and brave enough to say ´stop´ when too much is too much. Organising her life around five basic categories - Career, Romance, Family&Friends, Physical Health, Emotional Wellness - the Super Woman who is about to become balances her emotions with the intellect, switching in a completely new direction her entire life.

Introducing the emotional intelligence quotient adds a completely different depth into the everyday life: ´For instance, emotional intelligence gives you the ability to recognize that your emotions are heading downhill before they get out of control, while mental wellness makes it easier to access that awereness and gives you the resources to act on it´. Through journaling, therapy and daily exercise and practice, one can change his or her level of emotional intelligence with positive effects on the entire conundrum of the everyday life - and wellness.

As in her previous books, Nicole Lapin writes in a very structured, organised way, with practical advices and easy steps to follow. Through persistent daily practice, one will learn how to negotiate boundaries, how to balance the work and personal relationships, how to create realistic work schedule, when and for how long to take a break and how to wor efficiently instead of just being ´busy´ all the time.

´Being a Super Woman isnt´t about calling it a victory and hanging up your cape. It´s about living with your battle wounds proudly displayed and feeling strong enough to live a full life, even if that means you risk adding more scars´.

Making mistakes is fine, not being always a winner is always fine. Surviving your own failures and assuming the risk of your life is the best asset you can have. Becoming Super Woman is a matter of greatness and this is what you, and me, and you too, deserves.

I have enjoyed Nicole Lapin's 2 previous books -- Rich Bitch and Boss Bitch, so I was definitely looking forward to the third installment! And she didn't disappoint. The information was understandable, and she as always is relatable, relaying everything in a conversational tone.

I really loved reading this book. I am very found of this authors books. She really knows how to inspire people

Reading about Nicole's mental breakdown, her past life, and what drives her success was really eye-opening. I would never expect someone like her, who seems to have everything together, to be suffering so deeply behind closed doors. It proves once again that you never know what people are going through.

The book is focused on what to do to prevent burnout and how to handle burnout if you're experiencing it. There are parts related to mental health, career, friendships, and relationships but when it comes down to it, this book is all about taking control of your life. Whether you lost control or you can feel yourself slipping away, Becoming Superwoman is going to help you BE superwoman. You won't become her by doing it all but by caring for yourself.

Being stressed out and tired doesn't help anyone, most of all yourself so it's important to take time to do the things that make you happy. Even if you love working, work should not be the only thing in your life.

I feel as if I have a pretty firm grasp on life and I know myself, I know I can't do too much and I burn out rather quickly. Therefore, I didn't learn much from this book. However, I think it reaffirmed the thoughts I have and gave me the justification I need to say no to certain things or leave work on time or not see my friends for a weekend. It let me know I wasn't alone and that burnout can happen to anyone, at any time, it doesn't matter how happy or sad, how successful or 'unsuccessful' you are.

The glorification of busy culture reached a breaking point recently but I think we are making strides against it, and this is going to be the book that leads the way on that front.

If career books or self-help books aren't really your thing, or you don't know if you would like the genre, I highly recommend Becoming Superwoman. Nicole's writing is like talking to your best friend; it's no bullshit, no fluff, no corny analogies -- it's straightforward and helpful. If you feel like you're on the edge of a breakdown or want to do your best to prevent one, whether it's home or work-related stress, you need "Becoming Superwoman"

This book really allowed you to realize that no one is perfect. Everyone struggles, but there are ways to work through it and prioritize. The author writes from experience and emotion. Many woman can benefit from this book. It a quick easy read, motivational and honest.

3.75 Super STARS ★★★✬✩

This book is for you if… you are so overwhelmed by work you can't even admit it or if you see the need to prevent just that.

⤐ Overall.
I got the impression that I don't belong to the target group of Nicole's wonderful book quite quickly and it showed although I still found some very useful guidelines in there. I suppose this book would make even more sense for me 15 years from now when maybe I've succumbed to the working attitude of Germany (hopefully never, though). Nonetheless, I think this is a very valuable book even for those (younger or older than Nicole) that are lucky enough to not have had to go through burnout.

I'm currently in the process of writing my master's thesis while also working two days a week, which means I've worked 7 days a week since September apart from 2 Christmas holidays (it totally pays off to live in a German state with many Christian holidays), NYE, NYD and 2 days in southern Germany with a long-distance friend. I'm so stressed out I have now willingly narrowed down my social interaction to writing breaks with my two friends who are also in the process of writing their thesis. We emotionally support each other while silently sitting next to each other, jotting away best as we can.

You know who inspired me to not put additional stress on my shoulders by agreeing to meetings where I need to squeeze drops of social energy out of myself I'm not willing to give? Nicole did that. She helped me realise that I'm currently going through a phase of social burnout, although she is not addressing that primarily in her work. If the date is more than your couch and a movie, I'm not coming.

She also helped me acknowledge I'm not the extrovert people believe me to be. I'm open, talk a lot when I'm in the mood and have no issue approaching people. But my batteries only recharge when alone at home with a book and a cuppa. Even the most perfect social situations, there's always a part of me that'd rather be alone with a book, magazine or movie. I don't want company when I'm suffering emotionally, I just want my peace and quiet. Not because I deflect my situation, but because I'm dealing with my problems most efficiently in this MO.

Thank you, Nicole. I truly hope 40 y/o Nat won't have to pick up your book one day, I'm sure you know what I mean by that. Much love!
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writing quality + easy of reading = 5*

pace = 3*

structure = 4*

enjoyability = 4*

enjoyability = 4*

insightfulness = 3*

THIS book!
I'm a big proponent of 12 step programs and Nicole plays out 12 to-the-point steps to being a superwoman on your own terms.
Revealing vulnerabilities and sharing amazing insights, Nicole has written a book that every woman should read.

Tons of practical advice for all women, whatever their age, their profession, or social status. I felt like Nicole was being my personal coach or my therapist while reading this book, she was telling me to get off my feet and start thinking and writing about things, always keeping in mind that you have the power to change your life to make it what you want it to be.

I specifically liked the difference that Nicole makes between "having it all" and "doing it all," pointing out that you can have it all, but you can't do it all. Having it all does not mean be the best at everything, and definitely not all at once.

I will definitely recommend this book to my students and mentees.

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.

I really enjoyed reading this and seeing how the book explores different aspects of your life that you can re-evaluate. I especially enjoyed the chapter on social media, as this is something I have been thinking about for a while and definitely need to reduce the amount of time I spend scrolling!

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.

This book sets realistic boundary’s for self love and expresses the its ok to say no mindset. I think it an age were expectations and self worth overshadow what we can realistically accomplish it is a great example of how to reflect on how to put yourself first and value what you can do and do it well. This book doesn’t really express much that isn’t already out there but I still found it to be a good reminder. I received this book from NetGalley for an honest review.

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.

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.

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.

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.