9 Values that we must inculcate in today’s day and time to be the strong woman…! Shubh Navami…!

Today is the 9th day of Navratri, which makes it even more special as today is #ShubhNavami. Navratri is a celebration of Shakti. And in today’s day and time this celebration is even more needed. Where cases like Ankita Bhandari's Murder cases are happening, we need to be much stronger. And that’s why today I want to talk about those 9 values that are essential for any woman now.

 

As today is Navami. Let’s talk about those 9 values that we all must have as a woman.

1. Education: We all must bow down in front of Savitribai Phule who gave us all the biggest gift. Education. Right now, for every girl to be independent and stand on her own feet education is a must. And we have so many new options that are available for the next generations. You don’t need to be another doctor or engineer, you can be whatever you want to be. Be a content writer, or an interior decorator, work in the publishing industry and join Army. You can pursue whatever you want. Education is of the utmost importance for all the girls and women out there. Also for education, there is no age bar, you can start even when you are 50 years old. Make up your mind. And then the sky is the limit for you.

 

 

 

2. Confidence: Having confidence helps you as a person to grow. You can achieve whatever you want to with this confidence. You can say a firm NO with this confidence. And people will not take you for granted because of this confidence. Our previous generations faced a lot of issues. Many women never stepped out of the house without their husbands or family, they faced a lack of confidence, because of which they couldn’t raise their opinion, and no one took them seriously. When you have confidence, the world takes you seriously. And it matters.

 

 

 

3. Independence: Thankfully our generation is blessed with this, which was lacking in our previous generation. We girls can now move out of our house for studies or jobs. The experience of living alone, with roommates teach you a lot. They make you a better and more independent person. Being independent helps you to take your own decision, and coming out of your comfort zone helps you to cross new boundaries and achieve new dreams. Independence comes with a lot of responsibility. And it is so much important, especially in today’s time.

 

 

 

4. Financial Independence: Believe it or not, it is important. Life has drastically changed in past few years. Now there are lesser joint families, you don’t have much family support where you live, and you have to take your own decisions for yourself and your family. And majorly you need it, to become more confident, to feel better for yourself. Financial Independence is the need of the hour, and the earlier you realize it the easier your life will be.

 

 

 

5. Non-Judgemental Attitude: We need this right now. Our society is so judgmental. Why to add more people to the clan and create a more judgemental atmosphere? Judgments kill dreams, non judgemental person is free from all the tensions and stress. We need more nonjudgemental people in this society, let’s become the one.

 

 

 

 

6. Learn to say a firm NO: Another much-needed value/trait that we all must have. Saying a firm NO is something not everyone could do. NO is a string word that can prevent you from negative people, energies, and unwanted incidents. Unless we don’t learn how to say NO, the world will take us for granted. One NO and everything is sorted. Learn this, it is a must.

7. Be proud of who you are: We girls, women usually underestimate ourselves, we don’t give the due credit to us, we aren’t proud of ourselves for who we are, we don’t acknowledge how far we have come, and we constantly look for what can we do to keep others happy, our family, our workplace, our bosses happy. For once pat your back and tell yourself you have come a long way, not everyone can do it. Be proud of who you are.

 

 

 

8. Speak up when needed: Half of the battles we lose. Due to not speaking up at the right time and right place. It is said that Excessive patience becomes cowardness. So if you are keeping quiet to protect your energy or relations, know that there will be a time you will need to speak up. Having your own opinion helps you to be an independent person.

9. Honesty and Compassion: Even if the world has so much negativity, we are the ones, who can convert it into positivity. We can spread this positivity into our coming generations with our honesty and compassion and make this world a better place to live. These are rare traits in today’s world.

9 Values, 9 Traits which will make us strong women. And which will help us to change this world, for the better, we can make this world a better palace to live in. Shubh Navami to the entire Stree Shakti.

- Niharika Pole Sarwate