A Simple 12-Step Plan to Go from Burnout to Balance
Take control and become the she-ro of your own story. I redefine what it means to be a woman who “has it all”—and show you how to find lasting success by your own definition, on your own terms.
Do you feel daily pressure to keep pushing yourself even when you’re stressed and exhausted? It’s time to stop putting yourself at the bottom of every to-do list and start taking care of yourself first. It’s time to leave Superwoman in the movies, where she belongs, and say hello to being a super woman—the best, most productive 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 the pressure to work more and harder at “it all” is holding you back, not moving you forward. In Becoming Super Woman, I redefine what it means to be a woman who “has it all”—and show you how to find lasting success by your own definition, on your own terms.
I candidly share my own story of career burnout and the diagnosis that prompted me to take my mental health seriously, for the first time ever. Along the way, I discovered that not only was this priority shift not a defeat, it was the key to unlock even greater accomplishments.
In my third book, I lay out an actionable, 12-step plan to guide you in taking control and becoming the she-ro 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 emotional regulation and boundary setting to interpersonal effectiveness and self-care.
Becoming Super Woman shows you that it’s not success that brings you happiness, but the other way around.
One Woman’s Problem Is Another Woman’s Superpower
Behind Every Super Woman Is Herself
Define What Success Is, Then Devour It
Create a Points System to Measure the Weight of Your World
Just Say Yes to Saying No
Work Less, Do More
Go On a Digital Detox
Make Mindfulness Your New Superpower
Get Down with Meditation and Mindset
Super Women Fly Best Together
Self-Care Reality Checks, Rituals, and Routines
Putting (and Keeping) Yourself Together
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-GellerFounder of Paige Denim
The professional women I know are all highly intelligent, ambitious, and career-driven. But we’re not made of steel! Becoming Super Woman reminds us that putting ourselves first is the most heroic thing career women can do. Read this book to help master the degree of life and achieve more success than you ever thought possible.
Rosie O’NeillCo-founder and CEO of Sugarfina
Becoming Super Woman should be mandatory reading for all women looking to succeed in their careers.
Tracy DiNunzioFounder and CEO of Tradesy
Nicole is the real deal. Her influence on women to get their finances and career in order is unparalleled. Now, she is helping a generation of women whose working like crazy is driving them crazy.
Rebecca MinkoffDesigner
Becoming Super Woman reminds us that we can only define success from within. To become super, we must first take care of ourselves, and we must set our own goals while setting aside unhelpful doubts.
Payal KadakiaFounder and CEO of ClassPass
Authenticity and vulnerability are the superpowers Nicole uses to share her path in Becoming Super Woman. I know her bravery and knowledge will inspire so many! Always remember… not all heroes wear capes! Be your own victor!
Stephanie AbramsMain Anchor on The Weather Channel
Nicole has done it again! Her honesty and realness will make you laugh and learn like you’re hearing from your smart-ass best friend.
Jason FeiferEditor-in-Chief of Entrepreneur Magazine