Becoming an Independent Woman

Majority of people have different tips on how to become independent or what is it that makes a woman independent. In this post I will be providing tips for women on how to become independent. For a woman becoming independent is a step closer to becoming part of women empowerment.

Surprisingly to be an independent woman it is encouraged for women to embrace alone time. Women should learn to be comfortable at being alone. It can help women to be with their own thoughts, learn about their strengths and weaknesses and learn how to live on their own so they can be able to make important decisions. The first time I read about alone time being important for women’s independence was ridiculous because I thought it was the least important factor to gaining independence. But when I read along I realized that I was wrong and its reason made perfect sense. 

After learning to have alone time, women should learn to find their voice. Women should voice what they are thinking without having to feel guilt or shame about their own opinion or thought. Women can read books that can help encourage them to speak up. Another way women can practice is on the mirror no matter how weird or ridiculous it might seem it makes good practice.

It is not uncommon for women to experience negative self-talk. In my personal experience negative self-talk was often confused with it being realistic. It wasn’t until my sister pointed out that I was being “negative” about everything. So I decided to point that out as the next step towards independence. According to the article, “How to be an independent woman,” it informs that “Words such as “can’t,” “won’t,” and “shouldn’t” are limiting; these words hold you back from achieving your full potential and being successful.” So ladies please start using words such as “I can,” “I will,” and “I should.” Another tip that can help through this step is to accept compliments when it is being given and not feel embarrassed. 

An important factor in becoming independent women should learn about financial freedom, as I’ve talked about in the last post. Becoming financially stable is an important issue that majority, women or not, need to sort out.

After learning these steps, women can begin to look for healthy relationships whether as friends or in a romantic relationship. It is important that women learn and acknowledge what is a healthy relationship or it can potentially hold them back from any goals. Women need to ensure that the relationships they have with others, that they will encourage and be there to lift them up when they fall. It is encouraged to cut anyone who is negative and unsupportive from their life because the only one who is going to be harmed is themselves. I hope women find these tips useful and encouraging and I wish them the best of luck. 

On this video Michelle Rodriguez, a famous actress who is well known for the movie series “Fast and Furious,” gives input on what she thinks is the number one way to be an independent woman. She explains how her culture and her generation had taken an influence of her view of what was an independent woman. She believes that overcoming genetic tribal roots is the way to becoming independent. Her view of an independent woman was being able to surpass stereotypes, hardships, and not fall for society’s view of what a woman is supposed to be. I find her perspective of what an independent woman is to be very insightful and relatable for women.

Video Link: https://youtu.be/EZbV5K-Hm1I 

Work Cited

“How to be an independent woman.” When Women Inspire. 3 April. 2019. https://whenwomeninspire.com/2019/04/03/how-to-be-independent-woman/