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...
A five-year plan gives you a clear idea of what you want to achieve over the next five years. So let's take a look at how to create one. Get started today! Do you have a five-year plan for your life? It's important to set goals that will help you reach your dreams. But how do you know where to start? Let's take a look at some ideas on how to create a five-year plan. Start with an Outline First, write down everything you want to accomplish during the next five years. This might sound overwhelming, but it's actually quite simple. Just think about what you'd like to do, who you'd like to meet, places you'd like to visit, things you'd like to learn, etc. Then break these things into smaller tasks. For example, instead of writing "travel the world," write "visit New York City." Now you've got something concrete to work towards. Write down your goals Next, make sure you're realistic with your goals. If you set yourself up for fail...