We admire flowers for their scent and elegance, yet we do not water them. We adore birds for their flight, yet we make sure the cages are locked. We root for love yet dwell in nothing but hate.
The world is cruel. A fact that establishes itself time and again. The most vivid depiction of how treacherous the world can be stems from its tendency to be cruel toward the very hands that have nurtured it. The hands that ensure you’re okay when everybody is out to get you. The hands that kept you warm in the harshest of colds and soothed you with lullabies to make it all okay.
But somehow, through patriarchal norms and societal suppression, women have lost their voice. More than that, women are losing their self-worth.
If only they knew what they are truly capable of, that their crown is theirs for the taking, that no one can trample the garden they keep with such care.
Maria Gomez, with her book, Being a Boss Woman, gives every woman out there the enthusiasm and zeal to reclaim their rightful throne and the path to do so.
Inked in the wise words of one of the most driven women you’ll meet, the book coaches the fundamentals of facing the obstacles set for women in today’s society.
Taking Control
Coerced by the pressures of society, women give away their freedom to people.
To all the women drowning themselves in self-pity, looking in the mirror and thinking they are not good enough…
You are beautiful.
You are strong.
And most of all… you are you.
If there is anyone who has the right to dictate your life’s trajectory, it’s you. Once you acknowledge your own strength as a woman, nothing in the world can stop you from achieving anything in life. You are taught to keep your opinions to yourself and conform to norms without your consent. If there is a way to survive in this world is to stand up for yourself and fight back.
There is a fine line between taking criticism and outright abuse. One of the biggest problems faced in today’s society is the distorted image of the life we’re shown. Through likes and shares, Instagram handles, and Snapchat stories, we have slowly descended into a pool of jealousy, pity, and, most importantly, societal conformity.
You’re not cool if you don’t have enough followers.
You aren’t relevant if you’re not following the latest fashion trend.
You’re not beautiful if you don’t live up to a certain body standard.
The truth is, the only validation you need is yours. If you keep seeking happiness in the external, you will feel unfulfilled and yearning for more. True happiness stems from expressing yourself honestly. Acknowledge the feelings you have, and don’t fight them.
Be kind to yourself and set standards for what you expect from others.
Maria’s book expands further on the importance of facing problems head-on instead of running away from them. By doing so, you set yourself up for success.
A Moment of Honesty
We often find ourselves on the receiving end of dishonesty. Our trust is broken into shards of glass as we pick up the pieces; with every cut and bruise, we fight for the will to go on.
The real question to ask, though, is…
Are we honest with ourselves?
Are we living on our own terms or a life constructed for us?
Are we standing up for what we believe in?
Respect is the greatest currency in a world out to get you because you are a woman. And you cannot demand respect if you don’t respect yourself. Being mindful of how we speak to ourselves builds self-respect. Maria Gomez proclaims that no one has the right to walk all over you unless you give it to them.
It’s okay to be afraid; it only means you are human, but what you do with that fear will decide whether you want to live the norms set for you or a life of your own terms.
It all starts with you.
A moment of inspiration and clarity, sowing seeds of perseverance. And in no time, with much care, you’ll find yourself sprouting to newer horizons.
That is the Boss Woman way.
Maria Gomez’s life is a testimony to honing the Boss Woman lifestyle. She is a beacon of standing up for oneself; she teaches others the same. Gomez is a great leader and torch-bearer of warmth and inspiration. Her story is for women who want to pursue their own paths, have had enough of being bystanders, and want to reclaim their destinies.
Rewrite the stars with your own story as Maria Gomez gives you ink.
Grab Being a Boss Woman now!