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Celebrating Women

THIS YEAR, ON THE 8TH OF MARCH, WE CELEBRATED INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY. THERE ARE MANY WAYS WE CAN SUPPORT AND CELEBRATE WOMEN’S ACHIEVEMENTS, CREATING AWARENESS REGARDING BIAS AND HAVING CLARITY AROUND OUR BOUNDARIES WITHIN OUR WORK AND RELATIONSHIPS.

We can #choosetochallenge, this year’s theme, the stereotypical idea of what an empowered woman looks like. She is often portrayed as a high-powered extrovert who effortlessly oozes confi dence. The truth is, whether you are loudly or softly spoken, it does not matter - It is your presence that is powerful.

What does empowerment mean to you? It may be that you give yourself permission to embrace and love the parts that are perfectly imperfect. To choose to grow and nurture a kinder voice inside that says you are more than enough. To develop trust in yourself, to be resourceful in times of uncertainty and to live a joyful life, aligned with your values.

I invite you to #choosetochallenge yourself, to challenge any thoughts that may not be serving or supporting you because often critical thoughts can creep in; when we feel tired, pressured or overwhelmed with anxiety or self-doubt.

So... if you were to imagine stepping into your empowered self, what would that look like? How would you stand and breathe? How would you make decisions? How would you speak to yourself? Who would you have in your tribe and what would you give yourself permission to do or to be? Melissa McLoed is a psychotherapist, clinical hypnotherapist, brain health coach, NLP master, art therapist, local artist and a mum. She has a private practice on the Northern Beaches and for over twenty years has been working with people to overcome anxiety, grow confi dence, to release fears and phobias.

Melissa is one of the co-authors of ‘Empowered Women Empowering the World.’

“The call is being answered, women all around the world are rising up and stepping into their power that for so long was forgotten. 15 extraordinary women share their stories and insights of overcoming challenges, to then create fulfi lling lives, successful businesses and change within their community.” •

MELISSA IS GIVING AWAY THREE FREE SIGNED COPIES OF HER BOOK TO CELEBRATE WOMEN.

Simply email hello@melissajmcleod.com and tell Melissa in 25 words or less how you’ll be celebrating your achievements as a woman.

MELISSA MCLEOD // HELLO@MELISSAJMCLEOD.COM // 1300 252 332

www.melissajmcleod.com

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