Why Having a Good Support System is Important

Even the most independent woman needs the support of others sometimes. Here are some of many reasons why having a good support system is necessary for all of us.

Hello Lovelies!

I know it’s been a while but life has been busy! I don’t know about you all, but I tend to think I’m superwoman sometimes. I will try to do it all: work, mom life, date night, blog work, hang out with friends, etc. At some point in the midst of trying to juggle all my million and one activities, I realize that I’m human. This is a tough realization for a woman who deems herself pretty independent because it means that you need help. The common misconception is that being an independent woman means you HAVE to do it all by yourself. News flash: you don’t sis! In fact, my support system is absolutely amazing. They not only help me with some of my day to day obligations (ie. MJ pickups when I have late nights at the office) but they push me to be a better version of myself.

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Why is having a good support system so important? For one, no one can do it all alone. Even the most proud, independent woman needs some help along the way. Whether that’s help with your kids, needing a mentor at work or even a therapist, we all need someone in our corner to help us navigate life. When I’m faced with a challenging situation, I always feel better when I have someone I can hash things out with. That’s not to say others make my life decisions for me. No ma’am. In fact, everyone in my support system makes it very clear that my decisions are mine to make but having people there to offer you a different perspective or help you work through the kinks makes even the toughest situations a little more bearable. I feel so much better knowing that I have people I can turn to as a release and I don’t feel like I have to go through everything alone.

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Another reason why having a good support system is important is the motivation they provide. If you have people in your life who discourage you from advancing yourself, get rid of them. If you have people in your life who aren’t advancing themselves, let them go too. That may sound harsh, but you want people around you who will motivate you in a positive way. A good support system will help push you past the obstacles so you can succeed. Being surrounded by Debbie Downers or people who don’t want to do better for themselves can negatively affect you.

You want a network of accountability partners: people who will check in from time to time to make sure you’re on track. That motivation will look different for everyone. Maybe you have a small group of friends that you share inspirational quotes with. Or maybe you can count on your parents to give you a pep talk the night before an interview. Whatever your motivation looks like, know that it’s a vital part in your success and never take it for granted.

Lastly, having a good support system is important because you need people who will rally around you and lift you up. My support system totally envelops me in love and unwavering support at every turn. They constantly remind me that they have my back and are there for me when I need them. It’s a great feeling to know that I have my loved ones by my side as I venture into uncharted territory. Life can get extremely overwhelming! We all have days where we want to just throw in the towel and give up. When you have a support system that will uplift you, they help remind you of who you are and how valuable you are. Of course we should all reassure ourselves but you know you have those days when hearing it from someone else just feels different. Being surrounded by love may be all you need to keep going another day.

You can absolutely be independent and still have a good support system behind you. No one makes it to the finish line all alone: you have coaches and cheerleaders that help propel you to he next level. Being Superwoman doesn’t mean you have to bear the weight of the world on your shoulders either. You can be super and exceptional on your own merit and still value the support of others. Who’s part of your support system? Comment below and let us know.