The long-awaited blog post is finally here. Growing up, I always wished I had a strong, confident, and supportive female mentor who could inspire and mentor me. But life doesn't always give you what you want. It usually works toward giving you what you need. You see, we think we know what we want, but when we get it, we realize that this is not what we wanted. Sometimes, the universe stops us from reaching our "wants," but despite the obstacles, we somehow manage to get them. Only to eventually learn that this is not what's best for us.
Even though I didn't grow up in "That Woman" company, this doesn't mean you, and I can't grow up to become one. You could become that woman who inspires others and mentors young girls to chase their dreams. So, never give up.
I define "That Woman" as someone who stands up for herself, defies toxic cultural norms, has her own morals, is honest to herself, is supportive, and is someone you can always count on. She is someone who values justice, is passionate about her goals, prioritizes things in her life, and lastly, she never gives up. Those are just some of the traits, to begin with. "That Woman" has lasting qualities. To become "That Woman", you don't have to give up your femininity. Being a woman is an honor, and most of us have our best versions embedded inside us when we are born. We have to carve them out once we get to a point where we want to take control of our lives. This requires taking risks and hard work. But if you keep a "never give up" mindset, the world is full of opportunities.
Still, confused about the picture of "That Woman"? Let me list it out for you:
1. She is Resilient
One unique thing about us women is that we are born with the natural power of resilience. We face many difficulties and obstacles in life that men particularly may not face, but we bounce back quickly. This is what keeps our fierceness.
2. She Trusts Herself
A strong woman trusts in her ability to accomplish anything in life. She doesn't let anyone change her belief values and guides others to do the same. She is confident about her judgment capabilities and doesn't need to ask someone else's advice or opinion on every little issue.
3. It's Not All About The Looks For Her
Sure looks can open doors, but you need to build a strong mindset and personality to keep those doors open. An intelligent woman knows that looks are temporary and fade with time, but a clever mind always stays with her.
4. She is Her Own Bestie
She doesn't need a BFF or a bf to depend on or take advice. A powerful quality of a smart woman is that she is her bestie and there to support herself through thick and thin, knowing that hard times don't last forever.
5. She's Not Afraid of Hard Work
She's not a gold digger but more of a goal digger. She knows what she wants and doesn't stop until she gets it. She knows that often great things require sleepless nights and sacrifices, but she doesn't cave to those conditions and continues to work hard.
6. Nothing is Impossible For Her
She knows that she can turn her dreams into reality because it takes courage to dream big; if you can dream it, you can achieve it. All need some extra planning.
7. She's Takes Care of Herself
She knows that the true wealth in life is good health. So she works hard for it. She eats well, works out, and makes sure she's mentally, physically, and spiritually charged.
8. She's Says No
She knows her boundaries. She knows that responsibilities and chores never end in life. Hence, she sets a limit and is capable of communicating that with other people. She knows that, at times, she has to put herself in front of others' needs because that's how she can continue to take care of her loved ones.
9. She's Financially Stable
One of the prestigious traits of "The Woman" is that she knows her money in and out like a partner. She maintains a budget, invests, and keeps up with the market trends. She knows financial education is critical at a very early age and isn't uncomfortable talking about it with others. She strives to help others on their financial journey.
10. She Enjoys the Path to Growth
She knows the path to growth as a woman is demanding. The journey to healing, protecting your energy, and blossoming like a flower requires work and spending time with yourself. This is why she focuses on herself instead of dating people around to fulfill her emotional needs. She avoids jealousy and looks out for other women in her life.
In Conclusion
Listen, I get it. Life is not easy. For some women, it's more complicated than the others because of their backgrounds and family restrictions. But collectively, we can make a change. Not everyone will understand why a change is essential until it is implemented. Others like me can envision the next generation growing up in a better environment that promotes their true strengths over family traditions. Change in lifelong practices takes time to get used to, but action must be taken to start that movement.
I hope you learned a thing or two today :)
Until next time, Peace💞
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