With this month's magazine theme revolving around "ladies," and May highlighting Mother’s Day, I thought it was appropriate for my mother and I to share in presenting a collection of empowering insights and quotes curated specifically for you. In the spirit of celebration and inspiration, we aim to ignite your confidence, purpose, and resilience with insights shared by us and our local readers. Embrace these pearls of wisdom on your journey, empowering you to navigate life with grace, strength, and unwavering determination.
“Be a decent human being, even when no one is watching.”
“Stop second-guessing yourself. Lean into your intuition, expertise, and knowledge. You know what you’re talking about.”
“Stop apologizing for things that you’re not sorry about.”
“Growth is coming to the realization that vulnerability is a strength, not a weakness.”
“Never underestimate the power of lifelong girlfriends, they’ll never let you stray from who you are even when you lose yourself.”
“Don’t let anyone else dictate your value. If someone is putting you down, that’s a them problem, not a you problem.”
“Knowledge is power. Read, educate yourself, and remember to take chances.”
“Don’t let anyone tell you what your career will be, that’s up to you.”
“Setting boundaries is a beautiful thing.”
“Don’t stretch a season into a year, know when it’s time to move on.”
“Take the trip!”
“If you want to be the boss, you must be willing to scrub the toilets.”
“Make sure you’re doing things that make you happy, not just what makes those around you happy.”
“It’s more important to be smart than pretty; if you’re smart, you can figure out how to be pretty.”
“Don’t be too proud to admit a wrongdoing. Losing and failure are parts of life, it’s how you bounce back and recover that matters most.”
“No rearview; windshield only. No looking back. No regrets.”
“Prioritize your health. Put your facemask on before helping others.”
“If work was supposed to be fun all the time, they’d call it play.”
