Looking back over my teens and twenties, I realized that many of my close friends happened to be strong, successful women. I don\u2019t know if I was drawn to them because of how inspiring they were or if our paths just collided that way, but one thing I know is that their influence in my life has helped shape me into who I am.<\/p>\n
Aren\u2019t you always fascinated by what makes people the way they are? What is it that successful women do differently that sets them apart? I think the best way to find this out is to surround yourself with them; people who are just being amazing at life, and who will encourage you to be amazing at it, too! There\u2019s a lot to be said for humbling yourself and gleaning from someone who\u2019s living out their dreams already; their wisdom is invaluable.<\/p>\n
Learning how to celebrate other women\u2019s successes is a beautiful quality and something that will benefit everyone involved, but it\u2019s not always easy. Sometimes, instead of feeling inspired we can feel insecure, or even jealous. We\u2019ve all been there, and it\u2019s an easy trap to fall into. If you find yourself in this situation, don\u2019t beat yourself up. It\u2019s what you choose to do with those feelings that really matters. Try countering your negative thoughts by acting in the opposite way; this is powerful and can help you to form new habits.<\/p>\n
Having women in our lives who are going after something big, who are believing in who they are, and who are using their strengths encourages us to do the same. By embracing their achievements we can let their stories become models for our own successes.<\/p>\n
Here\u2019s why I think we need successful women in our lives:<\/em><\/p>\n To continue reading, head over to Darling Magazine<\/a>!<\/em><\/p>\n
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