As Women’s Day approaches, a powerful and deeply relatable LinkedIn post by Kriti Arneja, a senior professional in the education space, is making waves on the social media platform. Her candid message – “I am resigning from the post of Superwoman” – has struck a chord with countless women who silently shoulder the weight of endless expectations, both at home and at work.
In her post, Arneja reflects on the unrealistic standards society places on women, expecting them to seamlessly play multiple roles—the obedient daughter, reliable sibling, selfless wife, doting mom, sincere professional, 3AM friend, and agreeable daughter-in-law—all without faltering.
She highlights the invisible burden many women carry, where tiredness is met with silence, mistakes with judgement, and refusals with disapproval. Her post boldly questions why womanhood must come with a cape to deserve celebration.
Rejecting the glorification of being a “Superwoman,” Arneja shares what she truly wants: carefree Friday nights with her friends, uninterrupted 10-hour weekend naps, and the freedom to explore solo travel—a desire for life beyond duty.
Her words reflect a larger truth about modern Indian women, who are often expected to excel in their careers while handling household responsibilities stuck in a time warp. Add to that the pressure to be the ‘perfect mother’ and the guilt tied to personal ambitions, and the picture becomes painfully clear.
This Women’s Day, Arneja’s message is simple yet revolutionary: “I choose to be just a woman. Not a superwoman.”
At a time when women are constantly told they can ‘have it all’, this honest confession reminds us that having it all shouldn’t mean doing it all—and it certainly shouldn’t mean losing oneself in the process.