5 Ways to Give Fellow Women a Positive Boost

Women are inherently powerful humans, I think we all know this. But we don’t always feel our strength because we also deal with a hell of a lot of adversity. Our jobs, our overall health and our self confidence are constantly on the battle line whether we like it or not. We should be proud of the progress that’s been made in recent years with the various women’s movements but also remember this struggle will be ongoing. That’s why I think it’s crucial we focus on building up other women first and foremost. Think about it, a man might compliment you or recognize one of your many efforts and it’s nice (when he’s not being a creep) but when you get the same appreciation from a fellow woman doesn’t it seem just so much more gratifying?

Why is that? Well, it’s like I mentioned before, we just have that power and it’s even more magnified when we bestow it onto each other. It’s not only healing and uplifting for the recipient but you yourself will feel the benefit. Here are 5 simple ways to lift the female spirit!

1/5 Random acts of encouragement

We spend so much time flicking through social media mindlessly, hitting like, commenting “cute” or an emoji and moving on. It’s not that often that we actually take the time to truly express kind words. Make it a habit to hit pause and send a lovely note via comment or phone text to a woman in your life or on your feed. Make it personal, something like, “Wow, you are blowing me away with your_________. I am so inspired by you!” or “You are glowing! I’m so happy for you.” Whatever it is, say it from the heart. It literally take about 2 minutes to brighten a woman’s whole day.

2/5 Don’t be afraid to ask “Are you ok?”

Every woman goes through personal struggles and will most of the time try to keep them to herself out of embarrassment or fear of being labled “difficult”. Problem is, a lot of these issues can be significantly reduced by letting it out and seeking support. It’s much easier for a woman to do this if there’s someone already there offering open arms. As women, we instinctually know when someone is ‘off’, it’s our spidey sense. So next time those feelers are twitching, send out those 3 words and lend a non judgmental ear.

3/5 Volunteer service

This kind of goes hand in hand with the last entree. Pay attention to the women around you that may need a little help with something and if you have the time, offer it up. Your neighbor is having marital issues, offer to take her kids from time to time so they can sort things out away from delicate ears. A friend is starting a new business and you have some connections that might help her out, connect away! Small tasks go a long way.

4/5 Extend more personal invitations

Don’t you just love a good one-on-one catch up. If you’re like me, you actually prefer these kinda meet ups. Large gatherings are nice but conversations tend to be more fragmented and sometimes it’s hard to get a word in edgeways. Think of a friend that you haven’t been alone with for a while and invite her out for a meal or an activity (museum, shopping, spa day, etc…). Having these intimate connections is important for mental cleansing and boosting confidence because it’s always nice to feel that someone wants to spend exclusive time with you, doesn’t it?

5/5 Thoughtful gifts

Birthdays and holidays are not the only times when gifts are acceptable. If there’s something you come across and think, “________ would absoluetly LOVE this!” or “_________ could definitely use something like this.”, grab it and gift it. A friend of mine knew I was going through a really hard time after the death of my dog so had a hand crafted mini wool version of my beloved pooch made. I still feel the warmth of her kindness when I look at this gift.