Happy International Women's Day!
This is a day to honour the women in our lives. Do something extra today to support them and show them how you feel:
Support Her Dreams
Champion her ambitions by helping to craft a resume, fill out a college application, or encourage her to ask for a raise. Encouraging words and reminding her of all the great qualities you see in her can help to spur her to take actions she's considered but hasn't acted on.
Improve Her Bottom Line
Let's face it, there's a wage gap. Women make less then men, and they live longer, which means when it comes to Social Security and retirement income, we're really at a disadvantage. These books are a great resource and make smart gifts: It's More than Money, It's Your Life ($25) by Ginita Wall, co-founder of Women's Institute for Financial Education (WIFE); Secrets of Six-Figure Women ($14) and Overcoming Underearning ($25), both by Barbara Stanny. Or, talk with her to see if she'd be interested in setting up an appointment with a financial advisor to help set up her own financial goals and investments.
Free Time
Many women pull a double shift - work all day then come home and cook, clean and care for children. Give the rare and valuable gift of free time by offering to babysit one night or clean her house on a Saturday afternoon so she can go out for dinner or even just a walk in the park - guilt-free.
Compliment Her Appearance
This may sound silly at first blush, but giving the gift of a compliment can be a truly valuable gift when given sincerely. With size 2 supermodels flaunting D-cup breasts everywhere you look, it's clear that our society has a lot to learn about celebrating real beauty.
Stand up for her
If you see something going on locally or in the media, don't stay mute. Speak out! Let the world know that devaluing and patronizing and degrading women isn't acceptable and won't be tolerated.
Make a donation:
Seek out local organizations that assist women, and make a donation on her behalf. Whether it be to a Rape Crisis Centre, Women's Shelter, or even a donation to help fund the fight against breast cancer, these are the gifts that keep on giving. Or, some organizations could also use your time as a volunteer. Most non-profit organizations rely heavily on volunteers as the backbone of their success.
Bottom line:
You don't need to spend exhorbitant amounts of money by buying items that are unnecessary meaningless. Your time and energy can be just as important as all the money you have, if it's spent wisely. So take some time for the women in your life today, and help make their lives easier in celebration of this special day.
This is a day to honour the women in our lives. Do something extra today to support them and show them how you feel:
Support Her Dreams
Champion her ambitions by helping to craft a resume, fill out a college application, or encourage her to ask for a raise. Encouraging words and reminding her of all the great qualities you see in her can help to spur her to take actions she's considered but hasn't acted on.
Improve Her Bottom Line
Let's face it, there's a wage gap. Women make less then men, and they live longer, which means when it comes to Social Security and retirement income, we're really at a disadvantage. These books are a great resource and make smart gifts: It's More than Money, It's Your Life ($25) by Ginita Wall, co-founder of Women's Institute for Financial Education (WIFE); Secrets of Six-Figure Women ($14) and Overcoming Underearning ($25), both by Barbara Stanny. Or, talk with her to see if she'd be interested in setting up an appointment with a financial advisor to help set up her own financial goals and investments.
Free Time
Many women pull a double shift - work all day then come home and cook, clean and care for children. Give the rare and valuable gift of free time by offering to babysit one night or clean her house on a Saturday afternoon so she can go out for dinner or even just a walk in the park - guilt-free.
Compliment Her Appearance
This may sound silly at first blush, but giving the gift of a compliment can be a truly valuable gift when given sincerely. With size 2 supermodels flaunting D-cup breasts everywhere you look, it's clear that our society has a lot to learn about celebrating real beauty.
Stand up for her
If you see something going on locally or in the media, don't stay mute. Speak out! Let the world know that devaluing and patronizing and degrading women isn't acceptable and won't be tolerated.
Make a donation:
Seek out local organizations that assist women, and make a donation on her behalf. Whether it be to a Rape Crisis Centre, Women's Shelter, or even a donation to help fund the fight against breast cancer, these are the gifts that keep on giving. Or, some organizations could also use your time as a volunteer. Most non-profit organizations rely heavily on volunteers as the backbone of their success.
Bottom line:
You don't need to spend exhorbitant amounts of money by buying items that are unnecessary meaningless. Your time and energy can be just as important as all the money you have, if it's spent wisely. So take some time for the women in your life today, and help make their lives easier in celebration of this special day.
MAR 08, 2007 04:59 PM
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MAR 10, 2007 01:06 AM
hope you have a great weekend!
MAR 13, 2007 03:42 PM
