What It Means To Be An Empowered Woman

March is Women’s History month, and one specific word that has been thrown around more often than usual is the word “empower”. But what does that even mean? Empower (verb): To make (someone) stronger and more confident, especially in controlling their life and claiming their rights.

An empowered woman is someone who knows her strengths and isn’t afraid to embrace them. To be empowered means to be in control of your life, aware of your capabilities, and ready to take on even your biggest dreams. In a time like this, saying that you’re empowered sounds easy – but truly being empowered is a different story. Empowered women aren’t perfect; in fact, empowered women mess up, a lot. But they learn from their mistakes, and they’re not afraid to get back on the horse after a disappointment. Empowered women take risks and they work hard to ensure that those risks pay off. They build their empire brick by brick. Being empowered means being determined, confident, and fearless. To be an empowered woman means not only believing in yourself, but also believing in those around you. Empowered women empower women. They lift up their peers, and they’re willing to help you lift that brick that’s a little heavier than the rest. A key to being empowered is surrounding yourself with hardworking, successful, empowered women who can encourage you and be an example for you when times get tough.

So why is this so important?

There was a time when women did not have the same fundamental rights as men. Women couldn’t vote and often didn’t really have a voice outside of their husband. This all changed thanks to fearless women who empowered themselves and each other when it really mattered most.

Being an empowered woman is important because we want to keep moving forward. We want to prove that we deserve a seat at the table by earning it, not by protesting for it. In this day and age, empowered women are the future. Women who go out and get what they want are the girl bosses of the 21st century, and they’re vital to a thriving and growing nation. Being empowered is the avenue to success. You have the potential to be wildly successful in whatever you’re passionate about. All it takes is an empowered mindset and a dream.