We all know inspirational women who stand out from the crowd thanks to their inner strength and infectious zest for life. The recent ‘no make-up selfie’ trend to raise money for Cancer Research just proves that there is a vibrant, caring sisterhood out there. Earlier today, I had a breakfast with an incredibly strong woman who is striving to make a positive difference in the world and she inspired me to write this post. This is how such a woman navigates her life…
1. Refuses to follow the herd
She doesn’t succumb to popular opinion and isn’t afraid of going against the crowd. Instead she makes decisions based upon a set of values and won’t cave in or compromise due to outside pressure. She refuses to sell her soul for a quick buck, instead she nourishes herself and follows her heart. She is a free thinker with a strong, committed purpose, whether it is making the world a better place, raising a loving family or being a loyal friend. She doesn’t rely or wait around for praise, she just gets on with life, spreading positive energy wherever she goes.
2. Walks away from toxic situations
Mentally strong women do not waste time in the company of toxic people or situations. Instead she will listen to her gut instinct – if something doesn’t feel right, then it usually isn’t. A strong woman knows she will make mistakes but she also realizes that she will learn from them. She doesn’t fall into the trap of repeating the same errors over and over. She finds the strength to break away from negative people with grace and dignity. Instead, she surrounds herself with people who are fountains, not drains.
3. Refuses to wallow in self-pity
A strong woman embraces her feminine, sensitive side – acknowledging when she is hurt, letting her tears flow freely when she is upset. However, someone with inner strength learns from these painful situations and she doesn’t waste time feeling sorry for herself. In fact, she is thankful to those people who may have caused her pain since she understands that they helped her to become more self-aware. She doesn’t regret anything; she takes full responsibility for her actions. She refuses to be trapped or defined by her past. She aims to be kind and considerate wherever possible, and if she falls down, she remembers who was there to pick her up.
4. Doesn’t worry what others think
A mentally strong woman takes a free-spirited approach, she will not sit at home stressing about what other people think about her – she knows that you can never please everyone all the time anyway. Instead she will start to recognize that negative opinions are often more of a reflection of the other person’s nature. She doesn’t let other people control her moods, she stays detached when criticism is aimed at her and makes an effort to choose happiness over drama.
5. Embraces change and lives for now
Life is constantly changing and evolving – a strong woman isn’t afraid of change. She realizes that you can’t control the journey but you can control your reactions and decisions along the way. True goddesses don’t look back in anger or linger in the past. They relish the present moment and stop fearing the unknown. These supernovas welcome uncertainty, trusting that the Universe has a bigger and better plan for them.
To all the women out there who are making a difference, stay strong and beautiful!
Love,
