Every new year, women are told to be stronger. More productive. More resilient. More everything. But maybe it’s time to question what “strong” really means. Strength Does Not Mean Burning Out We often confuse strength with endurance . With pushing through exhaustion. With surviving at all costs. But a woman who never rests is not strong — she is tired. Real strength allows space for pauses, recovery, and saying enough . Strength Means Setting Boundaries Strong women are often praised for how much they tolerate. How much they carry. How much they forgive. Yet boundaries are not weakness. They are self-respect in action. Saying no is not selfish. It is a way of protecting what matters. Strength Is Not Doing Everything We are taught that we should handle it all — work, family, emotions, expectations, responsibilities. But strength is not multitasking until we disappear. Strength is knowing what deserves our energy — and what doesn’t. You don’t have to be ever...
Knowing the laws and regulations around pensions and retirement can help us make informed decisions about our savings and investments, as well as help us plan for the future. For example, understanding the retirement age and eligibility criteria in our country can help us plan how much money we will need to save for retirement, and when we can actually retire. Additionally, knowledge of the pension plans and programs available in our country can help us determine which plan(s) suits our needs best, and how much to contribute in order to receive the maximum benefits. In some cases, we may also be required to contribute to a pension plan as part of our employment contract, and understanding the laws around this can be essential in terms of ensuring we are getting the most out of our employer’s contributions. Overall, knowledge of the pension laws in our country can help us avoid potential legal or financial pitfalls in the future, and take the necessary steps to secure a comfortabl...