Recently I attended a Women's Empowerment Conference and honestly, the 6 hours I spent there were life changing. I have never left a meeting feeling so excited and strong and motivated. And due to these feelings, I thought it was absolutely appropriate to share with everyone some of my favorite thoughts from the day.
I attended one particular session that really stuck with me called "Hustle Til You Don't Have To Introduce Yourself' by Bonny Shade. She opened up the room by having us discuss the first time we, as women, really had the opportunity to own a room. And then told us from now on we must get out of our own way and "Boss Up".
Bonny then went on to suggest 6 incredible ways to "Boss Up" and I just think every woman needs to read these:
1) Be Self-Made: Figure out little things in life that make you feel awesome. What are your strengths? Find some habits to repeat and discover what you love about your personality. If you repeat these things enough, it will become a shortcut and part of your spirit.
2) Stop Caring: Stop glorifying busy! This is something I am definitely guilty of, but Bonny recommended we begin figuring out what we actually care about and finding people who enhance our love of life. Also, find things in your life you can give up in order to be happier.
3) Reveal Your Superpower: What is something your great at? That other people might not be as good with? Take pride in that! Own it.
4) Invest in Yourself: Empowered women empower women. Invest in something that will make you feel good internally and reset your life. Find something that sets your soul on fire.
5) Blow Your Own Mind: What is something you want to accomplish this semester? This summer? This year? Do it. Stop wasting time and just do it.
6) Honestly Hustle: "The world does not benefit from you hiding your badass-ery". So work for the lifestyle you want and deserve.
Now, girls, I hope you're feeling some kind of motivation or empowerment after reading that and I hope it has the same effect on you as it did on me. So go out there and get after your goals. And don't forget to Boss Up.
