BE MORE LIKE A MAN
Be more like a man and ask for what YOU WANT.
Yes, what YOU want. Some women find this to be a challenge. Why? Well, first off, because they haven't thought about it.
We get so busy with our day-to-day activities and responsibilities that we NEVER give ourselves space and time to think about what we WANT and NEED, and this is holding us back.
Why? Because when you get clear about your wants and needs, you can ask for them with confidence; when you have confidence, you don't care what the answer is; you ask and wait for the response.
Our second challenge is that we overthink things. We tend to over-analyze and want to come up with reasons and statistics "why" we should ask for what we need and want. Do you think men do that?
Have you ever noticed how men seem to effortlessly ask for what they want? Think back to the last time a man in your life got what they wanted or needed…did they wait to ask for it? Did they hope and pray that the answer would be yes, or did they ask?
In my life, I have worked mostly in male-dominated roles, and the craziest thing I saw was men asking for raises, resources, etc., for non-work reasons. That's right…something at home was happening, and thus, they needed more money. While we might not adopt the same approach, it's crucial for us to learn from their boldness and be more assertive in our own asks, both at home and at the office.
In the end, we only ever get what we ask for. No one can read your mind or give you something they don't know you need or desire. I want US amazing, professional, overachieving women to ASK for what we want and need because, in doing so, we flex a muscle that might not be fully developed yet, paving the way for personal and professional growth.
I want none of us standing on the sidelines asking to be a part of something but to intentionally pull out a chair at the table and sit down…not wait to be asked to sit.
Claim what is yours because if you don't, someone else will!
If you read this and thought, "But I don't know where to start," then reach out to me at michelle@lifeaholicllc.com. We can jump on a 20-minute Zoom… that's right, JUST 20 MINUTES for a reset of your perspective so you can see YOUR current situation differently so you can take action that aligns with what YOU WANT AND NEED. The time is NOW, don't wait!