Last week I wrote a post about advice I would give my younger self and thought I would expand on the topic but I wanted to do it from a woman’s perspective.

Now, this doesn’t mean that young men can’t glean anything from this list but as a woman, these really hit home – so here goes…..if I could go back in time, this is the advice I would give my younger self:

• Speak Up: Your voice matters. Speaking up allows you to advocate for yourself, your needs and your rights. You can set boundaries, resolve conflicts, help others understand you better. It will also boost your self-confidence and help you to feel more in control of your life and decisions. Remember, it’s not someone else’s responsibility to know what you are thinking. Speaking up for yourself leads to improved communication and relationships.
• Take Care of Your Mental Health: Your mental health is just as important as your physical health. Prioritise self-care and I’m not talking about a spa day. Self-care includes, getting enough sleep, eating the best quality of food you can afford, getting therapy, engaging in creative hobbies, spending time with supportive friends and family or getting involved in actives that help you connect with your beliefs, value such as prayer, meditation or spending time in nature. A spa day is nice, but taking care of your mental health on a daily basis improves every area of your life.
• Build Your Financial Literacy Muscle: Learn about money, the management of it, how to invest it and build wealth for a secure future. Time is more important than the amount you invest due to compound interest. Learn everything you can about minimizing taxes and maximising growth. The real truth, it’s not about the money but about the freedom that money buys (see 3 May post).
• Know Your Worth: You are deserving of love, respect, and success. Never settle for less. Knowing your worth makes you more resilient in the face of challenges and setbacks. You will be less likely to internalize failure and criticism. It is important to surround yourself with people who see and appreciate your worth but no one’s opinion of you matters more than your own.
• Get comfortable with being uncomfortable. Growth requires a level of discomfort. Whether it’s learning a new language or starting a new exercise routine. Make sure you know your why because getting started is easy and fun but the middle of the journey is the toughest. You will want to give up, you will want to stop but that is easy. If you push through that hump, you are closer to the finish line than you realize. Trust me, nothing is as depressing as staying the same.

Remember to keep Enjoying the Journey!