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Building Confidence – Women’s Empowerment Matters Today
This is part one of a two-part post on empowering women through recognizing the systems that discourage women from stepping confidently into their own worth, and discussing strategies to build confidence as women.
Even now, in 2025, there are many systems in place that continue to discriminate against women, undermining their self-worth, self-esteem, and confidence. Working toward personal empowerment is essential if you want to improve self-worth, increase self-esteem, and overcome self-doubt.
Run Your Own Race: How to Stop Comparing Yourself to Others and Embrace Your Worth
Are you feeling stuck in your race? Does it seem like everyone else is experiencing success, while you are struggling to figure out how to improve self-esteem, increase self-worth and overcome self-doubt? Comparing yourself to others can be discouraging, even paralyzing—but it doesn’t have to be. Today, I’m going to show you how shifting your focus from comparison to self-empowerment can transform your confidence and help you embrace your own unique path.
Leading with Confidence: Overcoming Self-Doubt and the Fear of Being “Too Much”
Our history and our media is full of examples of women standing against the irrational belief that all women must look, speak, think, and behave according to an ever-changing standard set by the powers that be. If women do not match the narrow perception of what a woman should be, then they are told they are “too much”; too loud, too quiet, too active; too sedentary; too involved; too indifferent. You name it, it is “too much.”
Rather than accepting the flawed and ever-changing standard that popular media and patriarchal culture tries to whisper in our ears, we must embrace our natural strengths by developing a strong voice and a solid understanding of our own human worth. Woman are not “too much.” Women are strong and influential.
How to Accept an Apology: A Step-by-Step Guide to Healing and Moving Forward
Have you ever thought of accepting an apology as a skill? If you struggle with holding grudges, this post is for you. In it, you will read about three steps to accepting an apology and repairing relationships.
Apologizing with Confidence: Strengthening Relationships and Self-Worth Through Accountability
Yesterday, I made a mistake. I mismanaged my time, and as a result, my partner had to miss his lunch break to take care of our toddler. He wasn't pleased, and rightfully so. I had promised to be home by a certain time but arrived 30 minutes late, adding stress to his...
The Power of Assertive Communication: Strengthening Relationships with Clear and Confident Conversations
Learning to communicate clearly using assertive communication skills can create significant changes in your relationship, as it reduces tension and arguments caused by misunderstandings. Read about how assertive communication helps improve relationships, and what causes you to struggle in your communication.
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