When a woman surfaces from self-doubt to take her rightful position in the world, there is some silence about it but at the same time it is very transformative. It is actually a celebration of courage, perseverance, and love and all of this is worth a celebration.
Every level, whether it’s small or huge, is clear evidence of how capable and amazing women are in this male dominating world.
Weight of self-doubt
Self-doubt does not discriminate against women, but it whispers statements into women's ears that makes them question their talent. Like the aspiring artist questioning her talent, the corporate leader worried if she is too ambitious, the stay-home mother concerned that her value lies solely in being a good parent and many more. These societal expectations usually fuel this self-doubt into their head and create invisible barriers to self-belief. Sometimes they could justify it to themselves but at times, they could not and that weighs more than anything in their head. But beneath that doubt lies immense potential that is waiting to shine in front of all those who are ready to pull them down. Women continuously and strongly depict how the strength to overcome these self-doubts actually lies in self-awareness and determination that they have for their identity and work.
Turning doubt into a catalyst
For most of the women out there, self-doubt becomes a first step towards redefinition. It literally pushes them to seek growth in whatever field they are, learn new skills to be better at work, challenge limiting beliefs to change people’s perspective, launch businesses to stand out of the crowd, and break barriers in this male dominated world which ultimately gives women the opportunity to rewrite the narrative of what is possible for them to do. Think of the case where a young woman entrepreneur had been rejected several times and again, she is pitching her ideas. Yet she never gave up on dreams but came back stronger and defined failure as a stepping stone. Today, her business is very thriving and inspiring a large number of people so that they can also come forward and do what they are capable of.
Celebrating small and big wins
Small victories mean big celebrations because we should recognize and celebrate every milestone. From climbing the corporate ladder to finding time to care for personal well-being celebration, each of these successes matters. It may be the completion of a challenging project, the learning of something new, or time taken out of the busy schedule to self-care. These victorious moments, no matter how large or small, are the rewards of self-empowerment. Such celebrations give a woman a good amount of confidence and motivation because they remind her of her strength and progress. It inspires others to dream big, take risks and eliminate doubts from their lives. When one woman succeeds, it lights the path for many other women. It gives them the courage to dream big and work hard towards their goals. Because, at the end of the day, every win counts and it makes you the best version of yourself!
Empowering each other
This journey from self-doubt to self-reward is not something that a woman can walk all alone. Support systems like friends, mentors, or even strangers cheering from the sidelines are extremely important. Women empowering other women can really be the change in a world where there are situations when a woman itself is pulling another woman down. These changes can benefit women in the long run. Also, their shared stories of encouragement and each other's wins grow the collective voice of women all around the world.
So, to every woman out there who is reading this, take a moment to reflect upon your path. Celebrate the distance you have travelled, the challenges you have overcome, and the strength you have used to keep yourself dedicated towards your achievements. You should know that your story matters. And, your success warrants celebration.
The journey from self-doubt to self-rewards has nothing to do with proving the world wrong but about proving to oneself that one is capable, worthy, and unstoppable. Let's celebrate these achievements because in every woman's win lies the power to inspire the world.
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