One of the hardest things I've learned in the last year is the art of intentional mediocrity. Mediority to preserve my sanity. I have to intentionally phone it in sometimes. I can't be constantly. But intentional mediocrity is both hard & risky for women, especially Black women

In my experience, the path to "success" (a notion I approach critically) for Black women requires being EXTRA all the time. Never let your guard down. Never slip. Never appear off your game. Always be hyper excellent. Otherwise, you will be sidelined, ignored, underestimated.

But being hyper excellent at everything all the time is exhausting & unsustainable. A recipe for burnout. And when you burn out, folks will sideline you anyway. So what's the point? I'd rather take care of my mind, body & soul by strategically embracing intentional mediocrity.