Getting Started on Your Journey - Just A Small Town Girl Reaching for The Stars

 

No matter how many women become power figures – leaders of nations, CEOs, pathbreakers… girls in small towns still have their ambitions limited by the people around them. This is something almost all women have in common – a difficult journey. Just a small town girl at first, each of these women have gone on to raise the standards for young girls everywhere. Their stories carry hope and tell girls that the world is theirs to own if only they are prepared to fight for their dreams. Do you want to be the next woman who inspires the girls in your town – here’s a little help.

Do One Thing Every Day That Scares You

Once you set your goal, you’ll see all the hurdles in your path. Don’t let them scare you away. Trying to overcome all of them together may be difficult. Instead, break them down into smaller goals and as frightening as they seem, try to do one every day. It could be as simple as calling someone and pitching your idea to them. The worst case scenario- they’ll laugh at your idea. But, you would have told someone about it and talking about it to the next person will become easier. Slowly but surely, all the things that used to scare you will become things you’re comfortable doing.

Own Your Mistakes

The blame game is a dangerous one. Mistakes are common to every single journey. Just a small town girl is no reason why you should be ashamed of your mistakes or run away from them. When things go wrong, accept the situation and the part you played in it. If you accept your mistakes, you’re less likely to make them again in the future. Owning your faults does not make you a smaller person. Instead, it makes you more powerful as nobody else can accuse you of faults you fear.

Be Grateful

Don’t take things for granted. Your resources, the people around you, your achievements are all things you should be grateful for. When you maintain an attitude of being grateful for things, you stay humble. This pushes you to keep working and keeps you from becoming complacent. It also makes you approachable and helps you maintain a tight knit circle of supporters. Even when things are difficult, be grateful for the journey that has brought you to this point and you’ll be able to see solutions emerge. When you do, be grateful for your vision.

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It’s never too early or too late to get started on your journey. Just a small town girl today, tomorrow you could be one of the top women in your field. Set goals higher than you’ve achieved in the past and persevere towards making your dreams come true. If you work hard enough, nothing is impossible. Centuries ago, we limited our explorations to the seas and lands on earth – today, we’re exploring outer space and the planets around us. So, dream big and reach for the stars.