Becoming Super Woman

A Simple 12-Step Plan to Go from Burnout to Balance

by Nicole Lapin

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Pub Date Sep 17 2019 | Archive Date Nov 20 2019

BenBella Books

Business, Leadership, Finance | Self-Help

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Description

Do you feel daily pressure to keep pushing yourself even when you're stressed and exhausted?

It's time to leave Superwoman in the movies, where she belongs, and say hello to being a Super Woman—the best, most productive and balanced version of the hero you already are.

For years—maybe your entire life—you've been told that success means having it all and doing it all. But working more and harder is holding you back, not moving you forward. In Becoming Super Woman, New York Times bestselling author Nicole Lapin redefines what it means to be a woman who "has it all"—and shows you how to find lasting success by your own definition, on your own terms.

Nicole candidly shares her own story of career burnout and an emergency hospitalization that prompted her to take her mental health seriously for the first time ever. Along the way, she discovered that not only was this priority shift not a defeat, it was the key to unlocking even greater achievements.

In her third and most personal book yet, Nicole lays out an actionable, 12-step plan to guide you in taking control and becoming the hero of your own story, with the skills it takes to be a real Super Woman—skills we should (but often don't) learn growing up, from productivity hacks to boundary setting. She makes the case that the real secret to success doesn't hinge on the hustle or degrees you have but in "putting on your own oxygen mask before helping others." In fact, self-care is the biggest asset or liability in our careers—when it's on-point it can help us soar, and when it's neglected it can bring us down faster than anything else.

Entertaining, honest, and life-changing, Becoming Super Woman shows you how to banish burnout, ward off a breakdown, and achieve true balance … finally.

Do you feel daily pressure to keep pushing yourself even when you're stressed and exhausted?

It's time to leave Superwoman in the movies, where she belongs, and say hello to being a Super...

Advance Praise

“Becoming Super Woman shows you taking care of yourself is not just OK but the only way to succeed.” —Bobbi Brown, founder of Bobbi Brown Cosmetics

“Want it all? Who doesn’t?! Nicole provides the secret sauce in Becoming Super Woman. It is a must-read for women looking to thrive in the workforce.” —Barbara Corcoran, founder of The Corcoran Group and investor on Shark Tank

"Taking care of yourself isn't just important for your health—it's crucial to your success in your career. Nicole Lapin understands this firsthand, and the steps she lays out in Becoming Super Woman will help you become your most heroic self.” —Julia Hartz, cofounder and CEO of Eventbrite

“Too many women are on the verge of burnout and breakdown. Becoming Super Woman is the only actionable guide to teach women how to thrive in a world that expects them to be Superwoman!” —Mindy Grossman, CEO of WW International

“Like a confidence-boosting best friend, Nicole Lapin guides you through her own mental health journey while showing you how to channel your inner badass and still save time for yourself. Becoming Super Woman reminds us a hero lives inside all of us—even if we don’t know it yet.” —Paige Adams-Geller, founder of PAIGE

"Becoming Super Woman is a timely reminder that we can't afford to set our own well-being on the backburner. Nicole will help you build the confidence to follow your own gut and create a strong powerful masterpiece that is your life. Every one of us needs a copy.” —Julie Smolyansky, CEO of Lifeway Foods

“Becoming Super Woman reminds us that if we try to be all things to all people, we are nothing to no one. The only way to be of value to anyone else is to be of value to yourself first. Nicole’s simple 12 steps get you back on track.” —Jodi Guber Brufsky, founder and Chief Creative Officer of Beyond Yoga

“The professional women I know are all highly intelligent, ambitious, and career-driven. But we're not made of steel! Read this book to help master the degree of life and achieve more success than you ever thought possible.” —Rosie O’Neill, cofounder and co-CEO of Sugarfina

“Nicole has done it again! Equal parts vulnerable and smartass Boss Bitch—just our cup of (organic) tea. These are valuable lessons about the importance of self-care, not just for personal wellness but for career success. Now, stop browsing the damn accolades and read the book!" —Zoë Sakoutis and Erica Huss, founders of BluePrint

“There comes a time in everyone's life when we need a hero, and Nicole reminds us that the hero we seek has been inside of us all along. Becoming Super Woman enlightens and empowers in the smart signature voice of a truly super woman.” —Liz Dee, co-president of Smarties Candy Company

“Becoming Super Woman shows you taking care of yourself is not just OK but the only way to succeed.” —Bobbi Brown, founder of Bobbi Brown Cosmetics

“Want it all? Who doesn’t?! Nicole provides the...