Michelle Obamahas important advice forMeghan Markle: No need to rush.
Theformer first lady, 54, offered theDuchess of Sussex, 37, some pointers in the new issue ofGood Housekeeping— from one woman who held a uniquely high-profile job to another.
“Like me, Meghan probably never dreamt that she’d have a life like this, and the pressure you feel — from yourself and from others — can sometimes feel like a lot,” theBecomingauthor said.
“So my biggest piece of advice would be to take some time and don’t be in a hurry to do anything,” Obama continued.
Obama’s experience as a mom whoraised two daughters, 17-year-oldSashaand 20-year-oldMalia, in the public spotlight makes her perspective particularly relevant for Meghan, whois expecting her first childwithPrince Harryin the spring.
“I spent the first few months in theWhite Housemainly worrying about my daughters, making sure they were off to a good start at school and making new friends before I launched into any more ambitious work,” Obama elaborated to the magazine. “I think it’s okay — it’s good, even — to do that.”
Obama also discussed the Duchess of Sussex’s power to make a difference.
“What I’d say is that there’s so much opportunity to do good with a platform like that — and I think Meghan can [maximize] her impact for others, as well her own happiness, if she’s doing something that resonates with her personally,” Obama said.
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Her“About” pageon the royal family’s websiteincludes her 2015 quote, “I am proud to be a woman and a feminist.”
Obama, whostarted the Let Girls Learn initiative, understands that desire to better women’s lives.
“They’re charging forwards in sports and maths and science and technology,” Obama added. “They’re speaking up and speaking out, not just in classrooms but in the public arena at a young age. I find great hope in this generation of young women.”
source: people.com
