Out with the old, in with the new

In with the new with what, you might ask. Today's post will be all about women empowerment. If this seems to bother you, please keep reading. My whole blog is to reach out to people who might not be educated on certain things, and people who seem to make an opinion from other opinions. So please, keep reading! I promise it'll change something about your perspective (hopefully). This post by no means is meant to shame men or make it seem as if women are better. Equality is what I strive for, so that is what you guys will get. But women, who struggle with loving themselves and believing in themselves, need pep talks. Women, here is your pep talk.

"She believed she could, so she did."

One quote that speaks dimensions. Believing in yourself and appreciating your own self worth is where empowerment begins. I cannot count how many times I've wanted to do or say certain things, and I didn't because I didn't realize my self worth. Well, let me just tell you guys, that changed real quick. It all starts within yourself. Love yourself ladies! Each and every one of you are beautiful. You have to believe me. No matter what anyone else tells you, believe in yourself. If not, believe me. Push out the self doubt, pull in the self worth.

Having your own support system is also so helpful when having conflicts within yourself. Be strong together, stay strong together. Never let anyone tell you that you are not worth anything, or that you cannot do certain things because you're a woman. Being a woman is the best gift to ever have, so own it! Show these people who doubt you that you're not one to doubt.

Take up SPACE.

A female spokesperson came and spoke to my sorority one night about women empowerment, and it spoke measures to me. She went into detail about how women naturally feel as if we can't take up too much space. We naturally feel as if we can't burden others. As she said this, I looked around the room to the many women with their legs crossed, their hands in their lap, taking up the least amount of space as possible. This was when I realized that I was no longer going to stay in my little space. No matter how "un lady" like it looked. I'm a woman, and I deserve space. Don't you agree?

Be CONFIDENT.

She also stated that women, when asked a question, either ask to ask a question or they apologize. I cannot tell you how many times I said sorry for asking a question. Why do we do it? I don't know. Maybe it's because we are too afraid to make a comment that we feel as if won't make a difference anyway. Or maybe it's because we don't want to burden others for wasting their time. What I do know is I'm shameful of it. We need to be confident in what we say or do, ladies! Confidence can be so powerful. Confidence in yourself, your look, and your intelligence. We are all so intelligent in our way. I would hate to see you hold your tongue when you know the answer (we've all done it). Let's answer questions we know. Let's wear that dress we think might be too much. Let's make a point without hesitating. Let's do things with CONFIDENCE. We are beautiful and intelligent women. Let's embrace that.

In my last post, I gave you guys a task to look at someone and embrace them. This time, I want you to look in the mirror and embrace yourself. Know your self worth, and know that you are beautiful. Every flaw, every pimple, every inch of you. Look in the mirror and know that you are so powerful, and your words are so important. If no one will listen, inbox me. I will. Your thoughts are just as meaningful as the people in your class who always answer every question right. You are meaningful.

To wrap up my second post, I also want you guys to make sure you take up space, and always be confident. You never know who's watching you, wishing they could be as confident as you are. Be an image for others who are struggling with self confidence! I love you guys, and thank you to everyone who read this entire post. Stay friendly and loving, my friends. ;)

XOXO,

Hannah