Celebrate National Women’s Month: 31 Empowering Ways
- Give your Shero a virtual hug. Give her a shout-out to let her know how much she matters. We cannot imagine how important that hug may mean. We are shouting to the rooftop that Renee Mahaffey Harris is a 2021 MLK Humanitarian recipient!
- Speak your truth in Love. It is the truth that will set you free and the love will fill you with joy.
- Connect to your spiritual source for direction and purpose.
- Put some amount of money into savings each month — whatever you can afford even if it is just 2 or 3 dollars. Over time the little bit becomes significant. Just try it.
- If something is broken in your life, think about how you might fix it. You are awesome and deserve to be your best self.
- Strive to be your greatest self, but be content in the moment by accepting who you are today. Lady, you are beautiful!
- When you need a dose of wellness, listen to Black Girl in Om podcast.
- Make a point to say a few kind words to several people in your community who work hard for their living. The warm outcome will be good for you and others.
- Find a Black woman in your Community to become your mentor. The relationship may benefit both of you.
- Set SMART goals for your own personal growth, that are Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, and Time measured. A must-do, right?
- Write your SMART Goals down. When they are written you are more accountable and focused. Great outcomes are coming.
- Demonstrate the love you have for someone if only by simply writing I Love You on a sticky note. Spread the Love!
- Have great sex with someone or with yourself. Watch Make Love Not Porn TV.
- Make healthy diet choices and exercise several times a week. (Consult with your doctors first.)
- Volunteer for a local charity. Your support will be appreciated.
- Remember to laugh and have fun. Laughter is healthy. Check out a funny movie.
- Rescue a Sister from an abusive situation with words of optimism. Your encouragement will provide hope.
- Become a dream encourager rather than a dream wrecker. Your positivity may evolve into great success. You will be happy when you inspire others to succeed.
- When a Sister is weak, be her rock by giving her a hand. She will return the favor.
- Remember the special days in your life and celebrate them. Include your yearly examinations as a special and important occasion.
- Think about your jewels of life and wear them wholeheartedly: Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness, Faithfulness, Gentleness and Selflessness.
- Plan a Body, Mind, and Soul Cleansing Weekend Retreat with a Sister. Be creative.
- Share your dreams with someone who has your back, once shared your dreams are more likely to happen. Go big, the potential impact is unlimited.
- Listen to yourself and others with both your ears and your heart. Try it, you will know why.
- Seek out local businesses owned by Black women and support them. We need your support.
- Buy and read books written by and about Black women. Buy art about and created by Black women.
- Watch movies created by Black women. Ava DuVernay and Regina King are two of many excellent examples of African American women who have done good work in the movies.
- When you are feeling stuck, listen to Girl Be Free podcast.
- Watch the movie, The United States vs Billie Holiday on HULU. It’s a story about Billie Holiday was used to racialize the use of drugs.
- Watch She Did That on Netflix, a documentary exploring the passionate pursuit of Black women becoming entrepreneurs.
- Call or email your representatives about issues important to you.