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You Are An Awesome Woman: Affirmations and Inspired Ideas for Self-Care, Success and a Truly Happy Life
Originally published as Plan Be! by Mango Publishing Group, a Division of Mango Media, Inc.
Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication number: 2019944257
ISBN: (print) 978-1-64250-110-0, (ebook) 978-1-64250-111-7
BISAC category code SEL004000—SELF-HELP / Affirmations
Printed in the United States of America
This book is dedicated to all the amazing women from whom I have learned so much, and many of them are quoted here. Women helping other women will save the world!
“For love casts out fear, and gratitude
can conquer pride.”
—Louisa May Alcott
Contents
Introduction—You Are An Awesome Woman! Secrets of Highly Successful Women
Chapter One—Organization Is the Key to Happiness
Chapter Two—Self-Care: Love Yourself So You Can Love Your Life
Chapter Three—Express Yourself Through Your Personal Style
Chapter Four—With a Little Help from Your Friends, Family, and a Mentor or Two
Chapter Five—Treat Yourself Well: Hard Work Deserves Reward
Chapter Six—Living Your Best Life Every Day
Chapter Seven—Daring Greatly: Making Sure Your Creativity and Ideas Count
Chapter Eight—Women Make All the Difference at Work
Chapter Nine—Never Hold Back: Shine Your Light Each and Every Day!
Conclusion—Three Life-Changing Pieces of Advice I Am Passing on to You
By Alexandra Franzen
Founder/Editor, the Tiny Press Author,
You’re Going to Survive and The Checklist Book
As a writer, I spend a great deal of time Googling all kinds of random, interesting topics—going down hundreds of spiraling internet rabbit-holes.
Occasionally, I stumble across a piece of information that leaves a permanent, forever-and-ever impression on my mind. After discovering this new piece of info, I perceive the world—and myself—differently.
Here’s one of those.
Years ago, I came across a research study from a top university—a study about men, women, and confidence.
The premise was very simple.
First, the researchers divided their test subjects into two groups: male and female.
Everyone was given a fairly simple math test. Ten questions to complete.
After the test—before revealing the scores—the researchers asked the men, “So, how did it go? How well do you think you did on that test?” Generally, the men were quite confident about their scores. On average, the men replied, “Pretty good. I think I got about 8 or 9 out of 10 questions correct.”
The women got asked the same question. On average, the women replied, “Oof, yikes, not so good. I think I got maybe 5 or 6 out of 10 questions correct.”
Then the researchers revealed the actual scores. Turns out, everyone—male and female—performed about the same. The average test score was around 7 out of 10, regardless of gender.
Moral of the story: Often (not always, of course, there are exceptions to every rule…but often!) men tend to slightly overestimate their abilities (“I’m gonna do great!” “I’ve got this!” “I’m going for it!” “I’m a great candidate for this position!”), whereas women tend to slightly underestimate their abilities (“I don’t think I’m qualified,” “Why would they choose me?” “I’m not ready.”)
What does this mean?
It means that, as a woman, you are actually more awesome than you think.