Growing up has made me think a lot about what kind of woman I want to be now and in the future. It can be challenging to feel powerful and not feel small, but I think the most important thing we can do is to believe in ourselves. So that is why this week, I wanted to share some of the most inspirational words of wisdom I could find so that you feel empowered and think about the type of woman you want to be. We are all in this together and even if you’re feeling down, know that there is some other woman out there who is struggling too. Let’s help each other out.
“Don’t let small minds convince you that your dreams are too big.” –Unknown
"A successful woman is one who can build a firm foundation with the bricks others have thrown at her.” –Cameron Diaz
“I don’t have to prove anything to anyone. I only have to follow my heart and concentrate on what I want to say to the world. I run my world.” –Beyonce
“Work for a cause, not for applause. Live life to express, not to impress. Don’t strive to make your presence noticed, just make your absence felt.” –Unknown
“Feminism isn’t about making women stronger. Women are already strong. It’s about changing the way the world perceives that strength.” –G.D. Anderson
“Here's to strong women. May we know them, may we be them, may we raise them.” –Unknown
“There is a special place in hell for women who do not help other women.” –Madeleine Albright
“We hold ourselves back in ways both big and small, by lacking self-confidence, by not raising our hands, and by pulling back when we should be leaning in.” –Sheryl Sandberg
“The woman who does not require validation from anyone is the most feared individual on the planet.” – Mohadesa Najumi
“The empowered woman is powerful beyond measure and beautiful beyond description.”—Steve Maraboli
“You’ve always had the power my dear, you just had to learn it for yourself.” –Glinda, The Wizard of Oz
“The women I was yesterday, introduced me to the woman I am today; which makes me very excited about meeting the woman I will become tomorrow.” –Unknown
“I didn’t always know what I wanted to do, but I knew the kind of woman I wanted to be.” –Diane Von Furstenberg
“You were wild once. Don’t let them tame you.” –Isadora Duncan
“A woman who walks in purpose doesn’t have to chase people or opportunities. Her light causes people and opportunities to pursue her.” –Unknown
“The strongest actions for a woman is to love herself, be herself and shine amongst those who never believed she could.” –Unknown
“Be thankful for what you have; you’ll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don’t have, you will never, ever have enough.” –Oprah Winfrey
“She stood in the storm, and when the wind did not blow her way, she adjusted her sails.” –Elizabeth Edwards
“Don’t forget to fall in love with yourself first.” –Carrie Bradshaw
