Education - A Precious Commodity

Women are still fighting in parts of the world to have access to education.

The first college to allow coeducation in the US was Oberlin College in 1837. In 1841, we saw the first women (3) to obtain a Bachelor's Degree in this country. Then Oberlin was responsible for another historical landmark; when in 1862, Mary Jane Patterson, the first African American woman obtained a college degree.

In the 1950s, when it became prevalent for women to start attending college; most women were there to earn an Ms. Degree. College was merely a way to pass the time until the real job of being someone's wife came about. Eventhough we have advanced from our archaic way of thinking that education is only a leisure for women, many women still do not appreciate the value of it.

Education is one of the quickest and surest ways of advancement for women in any field: 

• A woman with a two-year associate's degree earns 28% more than one with a high school education
• A woman with a bachelor's degree earns 75% more than one with a high school education.

If you have educated yourself be proud. If you've never sought advanced courses after high school, consider making that investment in yourself. 

$$It will PAY off$$

What's Your Worth?

 ♦ BELIEVE ♦ VALUE ♦ YOU ♦ 

Self Worth is a major component in any empowerment. When we don't believe in ourselves, it makes it harder for others to believe in us. Self Worth is about affirming the goodness in yourself. As silly as it sounds - say to yourself right now, "I like me." If you say it enough - you will start to believe it and so will others.

We are undoubtedly our own worst enemies. We put ourselves down, don't believe in ourselves, and limit our own possibilities. There are a variety of reasons WHY women do this to themselves but they are all very damaging. There is enough erosion of the soul with everyday living, we do not need to contribute to it from within.

Whether you are a stay-at-home mom, an olympic gymnast, or a high powered lawyer - Believe in your own worth and Others will believe in you!

♦ YOU ARE WORTH IT ♦

Attitude of Gratitude!

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♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥Tell a Woman that has inspired you or that you have learned from, how much they have contributed to your growth. Write them a card, jet off an email, or give them a call.  Graciousness, Dignity, and Respect are all qualities that will always better a person as well as any situation. Even when facing opposition or challenge, staying true to these attributes will make a challenging situation better as well as will help in the resolution of conflicts.

So today, Thank an Important Woman in your life - let her know how she has impacted it. Make it a regular practice and you will see less conflict in your life and a change in any difficult relationship. Being the better person is contagious!

Be that Kind of Woman

                                                          Your words are the  greatest power you have.  ~ Sonia Choquette

Wait until Your Father gets Home

Women in Leadership Positions are often labelled as being stern, demanding, or are called the B word. A male leader can give a subordinate direction or correction and it is often not even blinked at - just business as usual.

So Why is that? 
My Theory:        
1) In this generation and culture, most individuals where raised with the Father being the disciplinarian in the home. Many mothers would defer any corrective action until the father was able to direct it.

2) Often when Mothers did reprimand a child - the child felt like they had disappointed their mother.

So bottomline -  People tend to take things more personally when conveyed to them by a woman.

So keeping this in mind, do a little trial and error. Develop a personal communication style that is going to be most effective for you to ensure your message is being received properly, while still maintaining your Own Personality! 
                                                                        
Sami - Love You Like A Love Song (Selena Gomez Cover) by Farid Casablancas

The Power of the Purse

Women innately possess Amazing Assets (and I'm NOT talking about your asses ladies) that prove to serve as a necessary component of any group; whether it be a family, company, or the community in general. We are needed in our communities and we need to be the ones to recognize that, even if it feels like no one else does at times.

Women in general are more people oriented and show greater concern for the individual, adept at mega Multi Task Management, as well as have a high attention for detail. Set out to recognize your strengths as a woman as well as those you possess as an individual. Become your own Personal Promoter ~ maximize your strengths while at the same time learn to minimize and strengthen your weaknesses.  You will soon develop yourself into an invaluable member of any group you are a part of.

That Ladies you will find is ~ The Power of the Purse