Girl boss: So the term girl boss has been blowing up the scene! It’s a phrase that’s meant to empower women, up lift and push women to strive for that ultimate boss status. And while us ladies are striving for that girl boss life, it’s also important to surround yourself with like minded girl bosses as well!
It’s important to find that tribe that aligns with your views and goals. More importantly, you want to be part of a group of friends that UPLIFT and encourage you. Friendship shouldn’t be about competing. It’s not centered in jealousy or greed. A real friendship takes joy from your friends success, it celebrates accomplishments and provides support and encouragement.
As a women trying to build an online business this is even more crucial. And ladies, those of you who are bloggers and are trying to get your hustle on, this is for you!
Bloggers and Their Girl Boss Tribe
This goes out to all my other blogger babes out there: Get yourself a girl boss tribe. What does this mean? Blogging can seem like an overwhelming thing sometimes. Sometimes you feel like you’re constantly drowning, you’re doing the most but not seeing the results you want. You look at other bloggers and think, ” Why is that not happening to me?”. But here’s the thing, you need to STOP comparing yourself and start surrounding yourself with positivity.
First off, don’t make it a competition. Stop comparing and start focusing. When you have that group of friends (girl bosses) they’ll be able to ground you and get you on the right track. When you’re feeling overwhelmed by something they should be the ones to lift you up and inspire you to make strives.
We’re all in this together so your blogger girl bosses can relate to your struggles. They’ve either been there and done or are currently going through it. Your blogger babes should be there for you when you need help, are feeling overwhelmed, uninspired, and just down in the dumps.
Ask yourself:
- What are your goals? What is it you’re looking to achieve?
- How to you want to grow and improve?
- What is important to you?
- Are there things you need to improve on?
- What are you doing to make these things happen?
Your girl boss tribe should be in the same zone as you, with similar goals and have a very similar mindset.
When I really got into blogging, I was doing it alone. And boy did I feel overwhelmed sometimes. I felt like I was doing so much and doing it alone sucked. I ended up joining a blogger network which helped me to connect with local bloggers.
This CHANGED the blogging game for me. I was able to learn from these girls and grow not only as a blogger but as an individual. I met inspiring ladies that pushed me to be fearless and put my best foot forward.
Having that support is invaluable and will only do you GOOD in the end.
Your Everyday Girl Boss Tribe
Obviously not all of us are bloggers but having that support system for the everyday women is important as well. As I reach my late twenties, my goals and just over all outlook on life has changed. I realize the importance of quality over quantity which holds true in the realm of friendship.
My girlfriends are super stars who hustle. They appreciate that hustle and encourage me to do the same. Adulthood is real people. In the words of one of the greatest rappers alive, DMX, ” You think this is a game?”. There are bills to be paid, groceries to be bought, kitchens to clean… the list goes on. AND on top of that we’re either furthering our careers or trying to find our calling, which by the way, you don’t have to know your calling yet.
As I get older, I don’t want to be around people who complain or bring down my spirits. We’re all going through something; we all have our struggles. Our friends are there to help us, yes BUT being a punching bag for emotional distress is hard. Our girl boss tribe is there to hold our hands when we need it but also snap us back into shape.
Surround yourself with people that inspire you and motivate you. Remember, friendship is never a competition. Take joy in your friends successes and hopefully they celebrate your own as well.
Do you have a girl boss tribe? What are some of your goals that your friends encourage you on?
Until next time,
Thank you SO much! I needed to hear this today! I have been feeling so overwhelmed but this morning I began reaching out! I feel better already! ❤
We all have our days <3 YOU'RE a boss babe and it's okay to be overwhelmed , everything passes 🙂
I do not have a girl boss tribe but I have a friend who helps me out when I feel overwhelmed especially while blogging…. She encourages me to keep at it and like you said we need that kind of positivity on our loves. Awesome post!!!
We all need support so at least you have that one friend that has your back <3
I love this and I was just talking to one of my daughters the other day about how many really wonderful new friendships I have formed since I started blogging. All of this is so very true.
Couldn’t agree more with everything you said! Loved this post!
So true! I joined Style Collective less than a week ago! It’s so nice to see women work together 🙂
Love this, thank you!!
Loved the post! You write exactly like it is. I don’t have a #girlboss tribe yet, just one blogger friend and we are working on that tribe thing 🙂 My favorite quote: Friendship is always a sweet responsibility, never an opportunity (Khalil Gibran) And I try to live by that.
Brigita
http://www.mjzfashion.si
I wouldn’t say I have a girl boss tribe but I do have sisters and best friends who support my blogging and volunteer to be my photographers. 🙂 But I do think it’s so important to support your friends and of course, other women. There’s more than enough space to have everyone succeed at the top!
Thanks! I’m just starting to reach out and network with other bloggers. Honestly, I don’t have a group of people in town, but my friends and family are supportive of what I want to do.
Love LOVE this! So true! I could not agree more – it’s so easy to get caught up in it all, definitely need to surround yourself with your girls!
such a fun fun fun post! obsessed with this! go girl power!
Courtney Bentley || http://www.starsystemz.com
YES YES A THOUSAND TIMES YES! This type of support system is so important, not only for business but also for sanity and socialization.
Xo Sahra
Que Sera Sahra
Oh yes! I have my tribe, in fact, I have different, one is this Style Collective Tribe that is amazing.
Love your post
This really encouraged me. Thanks so much. Need to find a tribe!!
What a fun post! Girl Boss babes forever – supporting each other makes everything better!
xoxo,
Andi
http://www.ouiwegirl.com
Thanks for stopping by and reading , Andi! <3 and yes, all these boss babes are making my life 100% better!
I love this post!!! So motivational and so true that everyone needs to have that strong friendship, or tribe that you all help to lift each other up and motivate each other. I’m so glad we have ours here in Orlando. I feel so much more empowered since we started planning SC meetups and keeping connected!! It’s been such an amazing year and I’m always so inspired by you and each an every one of the SC ladies!!! Xoxo
I love how motivating this is! I just started my blogging journey so thank you so much! 💗
Aww, thanks Cheryl! And good luck with your blogging! <3
Thank you!! 💗
Everything is this post is so true! You are who you hang around! I love surrounding myself with inspiring, positive, and motivated ladies!
We can all learn a thing or two from one another ❤️ Great post!