Many women in Athens like in most cities are rising to the occasion to meet the many demands and responsibilities that are presented to them day by day. Each situation that a woman encounters can be looked at as a challenge, a roadblock, bad luck or an opportunity. It is the difference between seeing the world as a glass half empty or half full. The wise women amongst us learn from experience that nothing is gained from embracing the negative to solve the matter at hand. In fact we use more of our precious energy, embracing negativity in the forms of getting stressed out, acting as if we are defeated before we even began or just not using a positive approach as we work to gain the best outcome possible.
"My mother always told me that my attitude will affect my altitude, so I always have to keep my attitude in check."
Women we must face the world everyday with the best attitude possible. We can learn a lot from the Mompreneurs who are pulling double duty. They have double demands and responsibilities. Mompreneurs are some of the best examples we can look to, when we need the inspiration to push just a little bit further. When we need to dig deeper and find more patience and peace in any given situation. As mothers our children are depending on us on every level, to provide, to be there for them, to protect them, to listen to them and to teach them. Then there is the work we do or the career we have carved out or given birth to that we also want to nurture and grow. It requires these type of women to use both sides of their brain and to be on top of their game daily.
That is easier said than done when we have days where we feel inadequate, tired, depressed as a result of whatever may be going on in our world. Yet the answer is always to be strong, having the determination to take one step at a time, and one day at a time.
Women know that you can live your dreams. I am sure you have heard this many times. Yet it is true. Decide what you want in life, be happy, be loving to yourself and others. Love Respect, Honor and ( we must not forget pamper) YOURSELF. And if you have not began your journey I encourage you to get started and be the best person(WOMAN), mother, wife, entrepreneur that you can be.
Classic City Weekly will be doing a two-part series onMompreneurs. We chose this theme for our first edition to provide inspiration for working moms. We especially want to celebrate those moms that work at home for themselves. This Mompreneur series offers inspiration and advice on how to live your life at best with all the joy, love and happiness that you deserve. We ask that you follow us and read these articles and share with us your experiences so that the lives of many can continue to be enriched by your sharing.