The Strong Woman

Author - Coach Jennifer Britton

When Coach Adam petitioned me to write a short piece on what being a strong woman means to me, I of course immediately accepted. I pulled out my trusty tablet, opened a blank page in my word processor, rested my fingers on the keyboard, and then…nothing.

"This should be easy," I thought to myself. After all, I consider myself to be a "strong woman." So, why was I finding it difficult to define this term? That's when it hit me: the vastness and depth of what it means to be a strong woman is infinitely definable.

Having said that, here is what it means to me, in the simplest of summations, to be a strong woman.

It means being independent while also being comfortable with depending upon others from time to time, whether it's for guidance, comfort, or support.

It means having strength of character, continually striving to be the best version of myself physically, emotionally, and outwardly towards my fellow humankind.

It means taking ownership of my mind and body. I will not let anyone - male or female - convince me otherwise.

It means having the confidence to walk into the gym and throw some weight over my head while standing next to some of the strongest people I know.

It means not trying to fit into societal norms, but rather living by what my "norm" is.

It means having the strength to walk away from unhealthy relationships and careers no matter how scary and uncertain the future is.

It means having the courage to learn and try new things, even if the process is hard and frustrating. The reward is always worth it!

It means I support my fellow women; I raise them up instead of tearing them down.

To all of the ladies out there, take some time on this beautiful day to think about what it means to you to be a strong woman.

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