In a world that often glorifies hustle and hardness, there can be strength in softness. As women, we’re often put in situations where we need to get a little tough– so never be afraid to take a stand– but we’ve found that often enough times women find it hard to be soft. We’ve been taught for so long that people will look down on us if we’re emotional, caring, or even accommodating that a lot of us have forgotten how to be.
So, let this be your reminder: You can be both strong and soft. You can be powerful and at ease. You can take a stand when necessary and step back when it serves your peace. There is strength in softness, and embracing that balance is one of the greatest gifts we can give ourselves.
So if you’re one of those women that were taught that force and strength were your only options to finding success and happiness, here are 5 ways to embrace your softness + femininity: