Sharon Becker
Being a psychotherapist, I am fascinated by the process of change.
Beyond what I do, my current passion for helping others, particularly women, to take advantage of the change process has exponentially grown based on my own personal experiences.
At age forty, I changed career paths, discovered new skills I possessed that I would never have imagined and began to view the world through different lenses.
What changed?
It was more of an unfolding.
External parameters and expectations, which were once a safety net, now felt limiting and restrictive. The more I let go of my fear (which is always essentially rooted in our need to maintain the “status quo” and find external approval), the easier it was to approach challenges with curiosity, creativity and flexibility.
Life is, without a doubt, complicated and often compromising. So, why are some people more successful at navigating the tides of change? What blocks others?
Women, too often, do not receive the necessary support and positive reinforcement to strive to reach their greatest potential and beyond.
How can we build confidence, drive, resiliency, and tenacity in women that will enable them to reach these goals?
4 questions about resiliency for women to ask themselves
The answers lie in asking the questions.
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Are you willing to be courageous and persevere in the face of change?
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Would you take a risk to live without regrets?
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Can you imagine life with added dimension and depth that you create?
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What would it take for you to make this commitment to yourself?
As women, we must learn to trust ourselves more, compete with each other less, and stop using men as a barometer for our success. Our many strengths including the ability to “rise to the occasion” (whatever that might be) with flexibility, empathy, compassion, and sensitivity are gifts. Collectively, we must support one another in learning to use these talents and become the leaders of change.
“Resiliency is not gender-, age-, or intellectually specific.” ~Asa Don Brown
Today’s guest author is Sharon Becker, LISW, ACSW, licensed private practice therapist and passionate about helping people through transition.
