Happy International Women’s Day!

My sister-in-law posted a wonderful wish to women all around:

“Value yourself, love yourself, respect yourself, give yourself the best on this earth, because no one can do it for you. You are unique, you are a woman, you are a creator, you are wonderful just the way you are, you are divine!“

I couldn’t have found better words than hers. I wish every woman takes such statement to heart to live in this truth and spread the positive influence women were created to have.

Empathy, hard work, strength, grace, resilience …. these are values women have in their DNAs.

To my younger self and to women who need to hear that statement and believe it for themselves, here a few truths:

• Don’t be afraid – whatever it is, make progress, be imperfect, learn, unlearn, re-learn… over time, the truth will stand – the truth about who you are as a person and what you are capable of…

• Don’t give up your power, don’t give up on yourself: action and intention compound to the potential you have. Consistency is key, including in knowing when and how to slow down.

• Train your mind to find hope even in the midst of dark times, to see the bright spot, the growth, the good or the positive in any situation … The more we train our brain for empowerment, the more resilient and stronger we become.

• Set the boundaries you need. Boundaries are not a luxury but a necessity to live a healthy life by owning the environments, attitudes, habits and relationships that support us in a quest to create the lives we desire and deserve.

Two leadership views on our identity and potential as human beings, be it female or male, are offered below from some of the best leadership coaches in the world:

• From dr Val Margarit in her Empowerment Code course (to which you can sign up here):
  • “You are NOT:
    • The job title on your business card.
    • The expectations placed on you.
    • Your past mistakes or struggles.
  • You ARE:
    • The values you live by.
    • The choices you make.
    • The beliefs you decide to hold.”
• From James Clear, author of the Atomic Habits bestseller: “Things that keep people from fulfilling their potential:
  • Lacking the courage to try
  • Trying to please everyone
  • Imitating the desires of others
  • Chasing status without questioning why
  • Playing superhero and trying to do it all alone
  • Dividing attention between too many projects.”

Enjoy the gift of self-reflection and be transformed by it!