Career Quote by Terry McMillan
““Being a lifetime wife and mother has afforded me the luxury of having multiple and even simultaneous careers: I've been a chauffeur. A chef. An interior decorator. A landscape architect, as well as a gardener. I've been a painter. A furniture restorer. A personal shopper. A veterinarian's assistant and sometimes the veterinarian. I've been an accountant, a banker and on occasion, a broker. I've been a beautician. A map. A psychic. Santa Claus. The Tooth Fairy. The T.V. Guide. A movie reviewer. An angel. God. A nurse and a nursemaid. A psychiatrist and psychologist. Evangelist. For a long time I have felt like I inadvertently got my master's in How To Take Care of Everybody Except Yourself and then a Ph.D. in How to Pretend Like You Don't Mind. But I do mind.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: Author interview, 2015, null
Balancing many roles leads to neglecting self‑care, despite mastering care for others.
In simple terms: Too many jobs, not enough self‑care.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize your own needs.
Themes
self‑care
identity
overextension
Mood
reflective
empathetic
Type
advice
personal narrative
When to use this quote
- family life
- career changes
- personal health
- boundaries
- self‑reflection
Key Concepts
role overload
self‑neglect
caregiver syndrome
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you set boundaries without guilt?
- What self‑care habit can you start today?
A Different Perspective
Self‑care is essential despite external demands.
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