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Rachel Hollis: Ladies, Learn to Advocate for Yourself

What are the two best ways to advocate for yourself? Why do people find it so difficult to ask for help? In her book Girl, Stop Apologizing, Rachel Hollis highlights that it is especially difficult for women to stick up for themselves. The two best ways to advocate for yourself are to ask for help and to say “no.” But many women see asking for help as a sign of weakness and struggle to say “no” when asked to do something. Here is how to advocate for yourself, according to Hollis.

Learn to Trust Yourself: You Are Your Own Authority

Do you trust your inner voice? Why do many women struggle to trust themselves without validation from men? Traditionally, voices of authority were male. Although that trend is finally starting to change, many women still subconsciously struggle to trust themselves. This lack of trust and fear of ambition among women has caused a leadership gap in many industries. Here’s why you need to learn to trust yourself, according to Hollis.

The 3 Habits of Successful Women to Adopt

What are the top three habits of successful women? How can adopting these habits help you become more successful in life? Author, motivational speaker, and businesswoman Rachel Hollis outlined the three habits you should adopt if you want to become successful in life. Those habits are: 1) lay a healthy foundation, 2) trust your inner voice, and 3) advocate for yourself. Learn more about each habit below.

The Top 4 Skills for Women and Girls

What skills should women develop if they want to stand out in the business world? Why is self-confidence one of the most important skills to practice? Girl boss, author, and motivational speaker Rachel Hollis says that there are four skills for women that will help them succeed: self-confidence, persistence, effectiveness, and positivity. She says that women should use these skills as tools to further their lives and careers. Continue reading to learn about the four skills.

Rachel Hollis: The Daily Routine of a Working Mother

What does the daily routine of a mother look like? What advice does Rachel Hollis give for busy moms to take care of themselves? In her bestselling book Girl, Stop Apologizing, author, business owner, and mother of four Rachel Hollis talks about how to stay healthy while also running a business and raising children. Her five essentials include waking up early, staying hydrated, eating well, exercising, and practicing gratitude. She also shares her daily morning routine. Continue reading for advice on how to juggle your health, work, and parenting.

How to Live a Balanced Lifestyle for Body and Mind

Has your life fallen out of balance? Does your work-at-home job have you sitting at a desk all day, snacking in the kitchen, and working late? Do you feel like you’ve lost your spark in life? In today’s world more than ever, people’s lives are falling out of balance. The COVID-19 pandemic has blurred the line between personal and professional lives, disrupted sleep patterns, increased depression rates, and caused many to gain weight. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Here is how you can start working towards a more balanced lifestyle, one step at a time.

Girls, Stop Apologizing and Stand Your Ground

Why does Rachel Hollis say that women need to stop apologizing so much? In what ways do women often allow others to convince them to quit? The people around you won’t always be supportive of your dreams—that’s a fact of life. But if you let their negativity bring you down or allow it to derail your goals, then you’re essentially apologizing to them by quitting. Rather than back down, Hollis says, you should stand your ground. Here is Hollis’s advice for unapologetically chasing your dreams.

Women and Self-Esteem: Fake It Till You Make It

Why do women have such a hard time building self-esteem? What steps can you take to build up your confidence? In her book Girl, Stop Apologizing, Rachel Hollis says that for women, self-esteem can be built by dressing to match how you feel on the inside, faking a confident attitude, and spending time with people who build you up. These acts may be difficult or feel fake in the beginning, but she says you just need to “fake it ’til you make it,” or in other words, act confident until you feel confident. Keep reading to learn how to build

Benedict Anderson: Nationalism as a Personal Identity

Why is nationalism such a powerful concept? Why would many people die for their country but not for their political party or hometown? In his book Imagined Communities, Benedict Anderson says nationalism is a form of personal identity that creates bonds of loyalty and love. The only other identity that is as strong as nationalism is religion. Here’s what Anderson has to say about nationalism.

The 3 Most Important Skills for Life to Acquire

What are the three most important skills to acquire if you aim to start your own business? How does Hollis’s advice match up to the advice from other experts in the field? In her book Girl, Stop Apologizing, Rachel Hollis says that some of the most important skills you should practice are persistence, positivity, and leadership. Those three skills will help you develop your goals, stick with them even when times get tough, and lead your team when it starts to grow. Continue reading to learn more about the three skills.