You wake up depleted.
You perform all day: smiling, engaging, being "on", silencing your voice in conversations, pushing through exhaustion when what you most need is rest.
You collapse at night.
Repeat.
For accomplished, introverted women, especially Black and Global Majority women, this isn't just a busy week. It's a daily reality.
The performance is exhausting. And it's not sustainable.
If this feels like I just read your diary, or your mind, you're not alone. And it doesn't have to be this way. Is this resonating? Let me know.
#Introvert #WomenInLeadership #Burnout
Sharon Hurley Hall is an anti-racism educator, author of I’m Tired of Racism, and founder of the SHHARE anti-racism community and of Sharon’s Anti-Racism Newsletter, which provides tools and lived experiences to fuel systemic change. A seasoned professional writer and journalist, she leverages over 30 years of experience to mentor introverted leaders, and is co-founder and co-host of the Introvert Sisters Podcast. Her recent work focuses on helping Black and Global Majority women achieve high-impact visibility and professional influence without the exhaustion of performing extroversion.
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