What Every Woman Should Know about Herself
The way you feel about yourself? It’s everything. Because no one else walks in your shoes. No one else lives inside your mind, hears your inner dialogue, or carries the weight of your experiences the way you do. Here’s What Every Woman Should Know about Herself.
When you speak kindly to yourself—when you choose compassion over criticism, grace over guilt—you change the entire tone of your life. Confidence isn’t something that shows up one day and sticks around forever. It’s something you build with your words, your thoughts, your habits. My mom (Joanne) used to always tell me to “appear” assertive and confident and then I will come across to people that way, even if I didn’t totally feel it on the inside. It changes how you are perceived and then you begin to see yourself differently.
Every time you remind yourself, “I am capable. I am enough. I am allowed to take up space,” you’re rewriting your story. And the more you believe it, the more you start to live it.
You Are Worthy and Have a High Sense of Self-Worth
You should always believe that you are worthy. This is the most thing to believe because it will help to influence all your other positive beliefs. If you believe you are worthy, you will be more confident, more resilient, and demand respect. It makes it easier to empower yourself because you know you deserve to live the life you want and be treated with respect.
You Hold the Power to Create Change in Your Life
Whether you’re navigating a personal challenge, chasing a long-held dream, or uplifting those around you, your actions hold incredible power. It starts with a choice: to show up, to speak out, to live in alignment with your values. Small steps—acts of kindness, moments of courage, words of encouragement—can lead to lasting impact.
Change doesn’t require perfection. It requires purpose, persistence, and heart. The is the essence of Just Like Joanne.
You Deserve Respect
You are not asking for too much when you ask to be treated with kindness, dignity, and fairness. You are claiming what is already yours by right. Whether it’s in your closest relationships, your workplace, or within your own self-talk, respect is non-negotiable.
Set clear boundaries that honor your worth and communicate your values. Speak up when lines are crossed. You don’t need to apologize for requiring decency. Enforcing your boundaries isn’t harsh—it’s healthy. I know it’s easier said than done, but if you can learn to do it, you will protect your mental health and grow stronger each time you do this.
Respect from others begins with self-respect. It’s reflected in how you carry yourself, how you advocate for yourself, and how you say “no” without guilt. When you lead with self-respect, you raise the standard for everyone around you.
You Can Achieve Your Goals
Your dreams were given to you for a reason, and you have everything within you to bring them to life. Begin with a clear vision of where you want to go, then break that vision into focused, manageable steps. My mom always used to ask my best friend growing up what her “5 year plan” was and what her goals were. It’s like manifesting your dreams, you have to have a plan to make your dreams a reality.
You Deserve Happiness
Happiness isn’t selfish. It’s essential. It’s not something you have to earn, justify, or explain. You are allowed to prioritize your peace, your passion, and your pleasure without guilt or apology. If your current situation isn’t making you happy, you need to figure out why not and what you can do to change that.
Slow down. Ask yourself what truly makes you feel alive—not what looks good on paper, not what others expect of you, but what genuinely fulfills your soul. Then, make space for those things.
Your time, energy, and attention are precious—spend them on the people, passions, and pursuits that make you feel most like yourself. You deserve a life that doesn’t just look good, but feels good.
