Every march 8, women all over the world individually and collectively celebrate themselves. Their strengths, weaknesses, struggles, wins, fails- basically their everything. Men who also value the women in their lives have also shown in both words and actions how much they mean to them. While these actions from both men and women are exemplary, should the meaning of this celebration be restricted to just a day? I don’t think so.
How can women basically show that they appreciate themselves everyday?
1 Take your health seriously:
I know that in this part of the world, it’s not a normal thing to see young ones going to the hospital except when they feel sick. Even when they are sick, some will ignore everything until it gets so serious. Many attribute this to fear of drugs. This shouldn’t be you dear woman. Take your health as seriously as you take your hustle. Fix up regular check ups with your doctor. Too many diseases and illnesses can be detected and prevented or treated way early before it gets out of hand.
As a woman, it is believed that your body system is very sensitive, especially your feminine hygiene. This is one aspect of your life that you shouldn’t play with. In a world where casual sex is now seen as a no big deal, please protect yourself. There’s no fun in having multiple sex partners. Dignity lies with faithfulness and self respect.
2. Be proud of your hustle/Make your own money:
If there’s one thing women are known for, its the fact that when they want to work or run a business, they put their whole everything into it. But there are women who for some reasons will continue to hide what they do, maybe because they feel its a low kind of business. As long as it is a legal business, own your hustle. Make your money. Men respect women who have their own money, it even intimidates some. They can’t stand the aura of an independent woman because they know they can’t have her under their control, and unlike girl who fall for petty things women who have their own money aren’t impressed with money. You need some other good qualities to impress her. Have your own money so you can think clearly, and be able to different between your needs and your wants. No matter how small, your money is yours.
3. Your Fellow woman shouldn’t be your enemy:
Women support women should not be just for the pictures. In words and deeds, woman should be a blessing to their fellow women. Its a sad reality today that only very few women make friends with their Fellow women. Some have had person experiences of disloyalty and betrayal from women that are supposed to be in their corner. I’m not saying you should support and pamper nonsense, what I mean is that love and appreciate your fellow woman, support her business, be interested in her personally, help me grow, when you see a need to help with a fault that she has, do so with love. Introduce your fellow women to money making opportunities, attend seminars together. Grow together. Pray together. The trend of backbiting, hurting and doing hurtful things to women shouldn’t be heard of you. Helping a fellow woman wouldn’t quench your fire or reduced your value. If you do what should be done, and you still feel a person is toxic for you, then, pursue peace with yourself and wish the other person well.
4. Dress Like The Boss That You Are:
Many atimes, I’ve had this discussion with certain persons. I know that it is easier to have an i don’t care attitude towards dressing. Some people do it unintentionally. As a woman, your first point of communication with anyone is how you dress. If you want to be respected, dress well first. Somehow, it aids your confidence. Get a good perfume, make sure your hair is neatly done at all times. If men can take their time to look classy and good, then we expect nothing less from you as a woman.
5. Acquire the right Knowledge:
More than being concerned only about things happening in the fashion industry or with celebrity gists, it is beautiful when women can also have something to contribute in other matters arising. Politics, business, foreign and the likes. Have an idea of what is happening in your country and environment, so that you don’t seem like an outcast when you’re required to make your own contribution on a matter.
6. Build Your Character:
More than fine face and body, a fine character towards self and fellow humans is one thing that will forever remain priceless. The way you walk, the way you talk and the way you relate should always portray decency. You don’t just open your mouth to talk, make sure what you say is well calculated and uplifting. You don’t have to be rude to communicate. Master your emotions, build your speech, relate well with others and never ever forget that your always worth it.
With these few points of mine, Happy International Women’s Day!
