Contrary to popular belief, bad b*tches aren't the women you see on TV fist fighting one another. Being a bad b*tch is all about ignoring what society tells you is 'desirable' or 'ideal.' It's all about forming a vision for your life and putting the work in to get what you want. So many women think of themselves after others. Put yourself first and take the steps to becoming a bad b*tch.
"I love to see a young girl go out and grab the world by the lapels. Life's a bitch. You've got to go out and kick ass." -- Maya Angelou
Forget dating
Don't date just because you're expected to. We are all born with the innate power to accomplish the goals we have for our lives. There is no 'other half' to you; we are inherently whole. If you want to find a bae, go for it and slay the game. If you're looking to hook up, go for it. If you want a pizza and ice cream date with yourself, you guessed it, GO FOR IT. Dating, like so many other things in life, is what you make it. Do what makes you happy and forget what everyone else thinks.
Dress like you mean it
Dress for yourself. If you want to go full Audrey Hepburn, do it, but don't dress a certain way because people expect you to. You can rock the hell out of a dress, but you can also do that with a pair of jeans. Walk with confidence and stand out from the crowd. Develop your own sense of style, and don't follow trends - set them.
Don't put up with disrespect
Everyone has their opinions of other people, but if someone is belittling what you're doing for your life, call them out. Life is too short to put up with other people's nonsense. We should have the courage to defend the vision that we have for our lives and the steps we're taking to achieve it.
Have an awesome squad
Surround yourself with people who share your vision - people who will be there when sh*t hits the fan. These people will empower you at your lowest moments and are always down to have fun. Find people who will cheer you on no matter what, and build each other up.
Hustle 24/7
Put yourself first - your career and happiness are the priority. Don't let anyone or anything change that.
Do what makes you happy
So many situations in life arise and there is no way for an article to cover all the possibilities. When confronted with a situation wherein you're unsure of what to do, go with the option that fits with your goals for yourself. Being a bad bitch is about making choices that facilitate the dreams you have for your life.
"Your time is limited, so don't waste it living someone else's life. Don't be trapped by dogma - which is living with the results of other people's thinking. Don't let the noise of other's opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow already know what you truly want to become. Everything else is secondary."
