Write Your HERstory
Let’s celebrate the many women who have influenced and inspired us: world leaders, distinguished scholars, educators, healers, accomplished artists, and those who share their gifts in countless other jobs serving humanity. I created this accompanying graphic with images of women who have influenced and mentored me. You won’t recognize a single one of them because they are only famous to me. Make no mistake; they are all significantly important in molding the woman I am today.
And finally, don’t forget to honor the one who greets you in the mirror every morning – Yourself!
March is Women’s History Month… let’s celebrate YOU!
Yes, You. You are a leader in your corner of the world. No one can do exactly what you do with your every breath, from telling a Knock Knock joke quite like you to being the Go-To Gal professionally and personally! While you may not see yourself as making any grand gestures in the world (attending countless staff meetings, deftly fielding questions while researching information for clients, doing mountains of laundry, packing lunches, preparing dinners, sewing Halloween costumes, supervising craft projects, filling Christmas stockings, and driving the circumference of the earth to band practice, soccer, ballet, gymnastics, ice skating, hockey, and piano), I’m sure there are those in your life who would disagree with you.
Give yourself a pat on the back and a “You Go, Girl!” cheer.
What you do matters, and you deserve to be celebrated for every e-mail, status report, coaching session, dirty sock, meatloaf, meeting, report, and all of the other thousands of creative things you do!
Growing up a small-town girl in the Midwest, I had big dreams and wasn’t sure how I’d accomplish them. My secret weapon and the tool that has always been a constant for me is what I continue to use and encourage you to access is something you already know how to do. You don’t have to study with a Guru, travel to take a seminar or buy any fancy equipment. Curious? Or do you know what I’m going to say? Yup, you guessed it – writing in your journal!
Developing a writing practice for yourself of spending 5-15 minutes every day with your journal can produce incredible results. I think of it as having a conversation with myself on paper. I set the time, turn on my favorite inspirational music and let my hand move across the page. In that sacred time, I’m taking dictation from my soul.
Writing in my journal continues to be how I process what I think about things, how I want to proceed with a particular situation, celebrate victories, and express gratitude. By the way, everything I’ve been able to accomplish personally and professionally began in my journal. I’ve been able to see my dreams come true, and so can you!
While to the world, you may never be famous, never be written up in Who’s Who, or interviewed on Oprah, you are a very important person in your circle…important in your own life.
In honor of National Women’s History Month, I celebrate YOU. If the story of your life thus far does not reflect where you want to go, rewrite the story! Change it. Make up your mind today that your story matters, and going forward, you have a new story!
I'd be delighted to be your guide to explore your HERstory with you. Book a time to chat today.
I celebrate myself. I celebrate Us. Let’s celebrate each other!
Graphic created on Canva with MEK images.
