Let’s get real, Gen X. We were promised a lot. As the first generation to grow up with “You can have it all!” shoved down our throats, we internalized the idea that success meant juggling a fulfilling career, a happy family, a thriving social life, and a Pinterest-worthy home—all while staying fit, looking fabulous, and saving the world on the side.
Well, spoiler alert: It was a lie. A big, fat, stress-inducing, sleep-depriving lie. If you’ve been trying to live up to this impossible standard, here’s your permission slip to drop the act and reclaim your sanity. Let’s unpack why the myth of “having it all” is toxic, unrealistic, and, frankly, overrated.
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