The word “empowerment” surely gets mentioned a lot this month as the world celebrates National Women’s Month. Empowerment is defined as the process of becoming stronger and more confident, giving one the capability to take control of their life.
The world is filled with empowered woman—woman with different stories, from all walks of life. And while being empowered is easier said than done, there are five ways to achieve it, as shown by some of today’s notable women.
Speak up
Most women are afraid to share their thoughts and opinions because they think they might be judged or ridiculed. But not TV host Oprah Winfrey, who stood up for other women by condemning sexual harassment acts in Hollywood during the Golden Globe Awards in 2018. If you know you are doing and saying the right thing, speak up because it might change or save someone’s life. Empowered women stand by their convictions and are never ashamed to share their thoughts and feelings.
Embrace your imperfections
Women often find it easier to point out their flaws rather than their strengths. It is time to stop this unhealthy habit and start encouraging yourself; just like top American model Ashley Graham who has learned to love herself and embrace her curves despite being body-shamed many times before. Slowly work on self-improvement by listing down your weaknesses, strengths, and unique characteristics to see what you need to work on. Respect begins with yourself: The more you respect yourself, the more others will respect you.
Set powerful goals
Setting goals gives you a purpose and makes life more meaningful. Whether it is saving up for your dream vacation or further studies, having goals and achieving them will make you feel more empowered. Insurer Axa helps fulfill women’s dreams with AxaAsset Master, a single-pay, an investment-linked insurance plan that lets you build a diversified investment portfolio of local and global investments.
Be independent
One of the bravest things you can do as a woman is to be comfortable doing things on your own. Without people to depend on all the time, it is important to always feel secure. However, accidents and disasters cannot be completely avoided, so it helps to prepare for these types of emergencies. Axa Property Security offers protection for your residence against fire, flood, earthquake, and other natural disasters.
Empower other women
There’s nothing more powerful than women banding together and lifting each other up. See actress Emma Watson as an example—a passionate feminist who once said, “We want to empower other women to do exactly what they want, to be true to themselves, to have opportunities to develop.” Like her, you can help others celebrate their life and embrace their individuality by setting a good example—show them that they, too, can be strong and independent.
