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.
Disempowered people are often marginalized by forces that seem to be beyond their control-that could be in the family, the workplace or the community. Whatever the particular scenario, individual empowerment is fundamental. Group empowerment depends on individuals who have developed the positive outlook, skills and motivation to take the steps that can make a difference.
Women Taking Steps towards Empowering Themselves
Even with all that has been done regarding gender discrimination, women are still more likely to experience being disempowered 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.
With this realization of self-potential, women are better equipped to take on more complex problems. There is proof to be clearly seen in this regard worldwide, for example in African and many more under-developed countries in which it's possible to find women's initiatives which have empowered not only themselves but whole communities.
Empowerment Strategies
Education: Education enables women to discover ways to achieve their goals. Knowledge is power. Knowing the options available for the tasks we want to accomplish is essential to making the best decisions.
Skills for making decisions: It becomes much easier to make confident and positive decisions when you have a better knowledge of those choices available to you. Education can provide you with the analytical skills you need to help with the evaluation of risks, as well as the opportunity to choose positive and appropriate decisions.
Positive attitudes and thoughts: With numerous studies having been conducted in the field of psychology, it has been shown how different patterns of negative thinking are in fact alterable with the help of cognitive therapy. A simple journal in which you keep track of your positive achievements could prevent any type of defeatist or pessimistic attitude from having the chance to destroy any individual's motivation.
Confidence-building and self-esteem: Education and the initiative to keep a track record of even the smallest achievements can boost both confidence and self-esteem. Confidence, knowledge and creative thinking are all part of this larger state of initiative.
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. - 17943
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.
Disempowered people are often marginalized by forces that seem to be beyond their control-that could be in the family, the workplace or the community. Whatever the particular scenario, individual empowerment is fundamental. Group empowerment depends on individuals who have developed the positive outlook, skills and motivation to take the steps that can make a difference.
Women Taking Steps towards Empowering Themselves
Even with all that has been done regarding gender discrimination, women are still more likely to experience being disempowered 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.
With this realization of self-potential, women are better equipped to take on more complex problems. There is proof to be clearly seen in this regard worldwide, for example in African and many more under-developed countries in which it's possible to find women's initiatives which have empowered not only themselves but whole communities.
Empowerment Strategies
Education: Education enables women to discover ways to achieve their goals. Knowledge is power. Knowing the options available for the tasks we want to accomplish is essential to making the best decisions.
Skills for making decisions: It becomes much easier to make confident and positive decisions when you have a better knowledge of those choices available to you. Education can provide you with the analytical skills you need to help with the evaluation of risks, as well as the opportunity to choose positive and appropriate decisions.
Positive attitudes and thoughts: With numerous studies having been conducted in the field of psychology, it has been shown how different patterns of negative thinking are in fact alterable with the help of cognitive therapy. A simple journal in which you keep track of your positive achievements could prevent any type of defeatist or pessimistic attitude from having the chance to destroy any individual's motivation.
Confidence-building and self-esteem: Education and the initiative to keep a track record of even the smallest achievements can boost both confidence and self-esteem. Confidence, knowledge and creative thinking are all part of this larger state of initiative.
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. - 17943
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