As a woman living in the 21st century, what does it mean to live an empowered life? This article will give a guide for the key areas to have a positive practices to support living an empowered life.
To empower is to give power and authority to someone. As women, we must first work on empowering ourselves.
Why is it important to be an empowered woman? We must intentionally set out to first act on our behalf – giving full power and authority to improve our life, and live our dreams – because we know what is best.
To feel empowered begins with having a positive partnership with the self, but also include the relationship we have with others. Living a truly empowered life is creating experiences that improves the quality of life for ourselves – to have full opportunity to go after what we want – and offer the same for others.
It is our responsibility to affirm and create opportunities to give a voice to what is within us – our character, gifts, talents, ideas, and dreams – as well as help others have the same.We must empower ourselves in all areas of our life – in the home, workplace, community and society.
As women, we must be especially motivated to empower other women and girls.
In Brief, The 7 Key Areas To Be An Empowered Woman:
1. Empower your Mind – Be diligent with what you internalize and mentally focus.
2. Empower your Spirit – Be strong in character and manage emotions.
3. Empower your Body – Be caring for your physical being, both inside and out.
4. Empower your Dreams – Be definite in what you want and take action to create.
5. Empower your Relationships – Be genuine and loving in your connections with others.
6. Empower your Impact – Be effective for other people and communities.
7. Empower your Finances – Be deliberate with managing money.
Choose to actively work in these key areas to tap into your power within, and willingly do the same for other women.
In Detail, The 7 Key Areas To Be An Empowered Woman:
- Empower your mind by engaging in lifelong learning. Continue to learn well after you’ve completed your formal education.
Practice: Read books, listen to podcasts, read articles, listen to credible news stations (e.g. National Public Radio), and learn by doing. - Empower your spirit by building character traits that you are proud of. Enhance your self-esteem and confidence.
Practice: Be present and attuned to what’s happening within. Engage in activities that foster a deeper spiritual relationship with yourself and your Higher Power. - Empower your body to create positive health starting from within – what you consume – and how you treat your physical being. Create an all-encompassing healthy lifestyle.
Practice: Engage in self-care activities that offer care, love and appreciation for the one body you have. - Empower your dreams by defining clear goals and actively work on creating them. Cultivate skills and abilities.
Practice: Create S.M.A.R.T. goals that are truly your own desires, and become an expert in something you are passionate about. - Empower your relationships by building positive social networks of people who will be available during the good and challenging times, and be the same for others.
Practice: First, give to others what you want from them. Have 3 close friends you can rely on, and be a positive support for at least 3 people. - Empower your impact by engaging in actions that supports living a greater purpose for than just your own needs – do for the greater good of many.
Practice: Be a leader in creating positive change through volunteering your time and money to make a difference in someone’s life and the community. - Empower your finances by learning about money, and how to use it wisely. Use money effectively to further support living a fulfilling life.
Practice: Identify negative limiting beliefs holding you back from acquiring or keeping money, and create a strong financial foundation to have it for the present and future needs.
“I am a Woman Phenomenally. Phenomenal Woman, that’s me.” ―Maya Angelou
So, ask yourself:
What am I doing to empower myself?
How can I empower others, especially women?
