When times are tough there may be many ways to get support but the most successful people achieve their ambitions by finding strength within them. No amount of wealth or support can substitute for inner resources.
Self-empowerment depends on skills that women can learn. Many women already have them - they only need development. Empowered women are on the way to accomplishing their goals and satisfying their needs, either as individuals or in their families and communities.
The Elements of Empowerment
Whether is be economic, political or social, empowerment has many faces. The reasoning behind many women seeking empowerment could be a matter of personal development. Empowerment allows women to find within themselves the necessary resources needed to overcome hindrances as well as hardships. This whole process feeds on itself. By being a pro-active woman you improve self-esteem and effectiveness, boosting confidence and self-image all while earning the respect of others.
Dis-empowered people are most often finding themselves marginalized by a variety of forces seemingly beyond their control-whether in the family, workplace or in the community. No matter what the particular situation may be, what becomes fundamental is individual empowerment. Any situation of group empowerment relies heavily upon each individual having developed their own positive outlook, motivation and skill in order to proceed with the steps able to make a difference.
When Women Empower Themselves
Even with all that has been done regarding gender discrimination, women are still more likely to experience being dis-empowered in a multitude of various situations, most often falling into the categories of family and the workplace. There is a solution that is quite clear: women need to take the steps required to search out, build upon and claim their power. This may entail much thought and work in order to achieve a particular goal, but starting with personal empowerment is a great first step.
By recognizing self-potential women can take on more, as well as bigger problems. There is proof of this seen in many marginalized communities in African, as well as other under-developed countries around the world where you can find women's initiatives empowering not only individuals, but in fact entire communities.
Strategies for Attaining Empowerment
Education: In order to achieve their personal goals, women must discover ways in which to better equip themselves with knowledge. Knowledge is the key to power, and knowing the available options for the necessary tasks we want to accomplish becomes paramount to making the best possible decisions.
Decision-making skills: Making confident decisions is easier with good knowledge of available choices. Education provides analytical skills to help in decision-making and evaluating risk.
Thoughts and attitudes in a positive light: Any type of defeatist or pessimistic attitude has the ability to destroy motivation, thus preventing people from that important first step needed to improve their circumstances and their lives in general. With numerous psychological studies showing patterns of negative thinking being alterable with cognitive therapies, it is possible to move ahead and take charge right now. Simply starting a gratitude journal can be a very important step to maintaining a positive attitude.
Self-esteem and confidence-building: Education and a track record of achievements, no matter how small, can boost confidence and self-esteem and foster initiative. Initiative is a matter of creative thinking, knowledge and confidence.
Interpersonal/communication skills: Many things in life require persuasion and co-operation with others. Good communication skills help move things forward.
By developing their skills and awareness, individually or collectively, women can empower themselves in order to realize their potential, with benefits for themselves and their loved ones.
Self-empowerment depends on skills that women can learn. Many women already have them - they only need development. Empowered women are on the way to accomplishing their goals and satisfying their needs, either as individuals or in their families and communities.
The Elements of Empowerment
Whether is be economic, political or social, empowerment has many faces. The reasoning behind many women seeking empowerment could be a matter of personal development. Empowerment allows women to find within themselves the necessary resources needed to overcome hindrances as well as hardships. This whole process feeds on itself. By being a pro-active woman you improve self-esteem and effectiveness, boosting confidence and self-image all while earning the respect of others.
Dis-empowered people are most often finding themselves marginalized by a variety of forces seemingly beyond their control-whether in the family, workplace or in the community. No matter what the particular situation may be, what becomes fundamental is individual empowerment. Any situation of group empowerment relies heavily upon each individual having developed their own positive outlook, motivation and skill in order to proceed with the steps able to make a difference.
When Women Empower Themselves
Even with all that has been done regarding gender discrimination, women are still more likely to experience being dis-empowered in a multitude of various situations, most often falling into the categories of family and the workplace. There is a solution that is quite clear: women need to take the steps required to search out, build upon and claim their power. This may entail much thought and work in order to achieve a particular goal, but starting with personal empowerment is a great first step.
By recognizing self-potential women can take on more, as well as bigger problems. There is proof of this seen in many marginalized communities in African, as well as other under-developed countries around the world where you can find women's initiatives empowering not only individuals, but in fact entire communities.
Strategies for Attaining Empowerment
Education: In order to achieve their personal goals, women must discover ways in which to better equip themselves with knowledge. Knowledge is the key to power, and knowing the available options for the necessary tasks we want to accomplish becomes paramount to making the best possible decisions.
Decision-making skills: Making confident decisions is easier with good knowledge of available choices. Education provides analytical skills to help in decision-making and evaluating risk.
Thoughts and attitudes in a positive light: Any type of defeatist or pessimistic attitude has the ability to destroy motivation, thus preventing people from that important first step needed to improve their circumstances and their lives in general. With numerous psychological studies showing patterns of negative thinking being alterable with cognitive therapies, it is possible to move ahead and take charge right now. Simply starting a gratitude journal can be a very important step to maintaining a positive attitude.
Self-esteem and confidence-building: Education and a track record of achievements, no matter how small, can boost confidence and self-esteem and foster initiative. Initiative is a matter of creative thinking, knowledge and confidence.
Interpersonal/communication skills: Many things in life require persuasion and co-operation with others. Good communication skills help move things forward.
By developing their skills and awareness, individually or collectively, women can empower themselves in order to realize their potential, with benefits for themselves and their loved ones.
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