Celebrate the Women in Your Life this Month

March 7, 2013

International Women’s Day has been observed since the early 1900s. It was in 1908, more than 100 years ago, that 15,000 women took a stand—marching through the streets of New York City, demanding better working conditions and the right to vote.

Every year since that day, on March 8, we celebrate women’s achievements throughout history and across nations. A theme is chosen by the United Nations for International Women’s Day, and this year the theme is Gender Agenda: Gaining Momentum.

“Over time and distance, the equal rights of women have progressed. We celebrate the achievements of women while remaining vigilant and tenacious for further sustainable change. There is global momentum for championing women’s equality.”

What You Can Do

No matter how successful and skilled we are, there’s still this part of us that seeks confirmation and affirmation that others believe in us–especially from other strong, successful women in our lives.

To celebrate the women in your life, share with them the unique talents and skills they possess that you admire. Take time out of your busy day and acknowledge what you so enjoy about them.

Be specific with your compliments. The best compliments we receive are specific to ourselves. Think about it, which compliment would you rather receive? “Great presentation!” or “Great presentation! You know how to communicate and get your message across so effectively!”

Empower another woman this month (and every month!) While each of us bears the weight of history, we also hold the potential to transform it.

Check out this great video from Kronos and Xplane! The video provides interesting facts and statistics about the changes and developments that have impacted women in the workforce.