Ditch the naked dresses, now

A friend said last night she just wants to turn off the news, hide from the outside world and feel sad about everything that is happening.

I TOTALLY get it.

But it’s not the answer this International Women’s Day.

This categorically is not the moment to hide, fade or rock up at events in naked dresses (whether the men do or don’t wear power suits, they definitely don’t dress vulnerable).

It IS the moment to:

💃Show up boldly.

🧠 Commit our talents to workplaces that work for our lives.

📚 Raise our girls to be strong, wise and kind.

📣 Speak out for what matters.

🌎 Build a community around us that we’re proud of.

If you are feeling down (who isn’t…OK don’t answer that), try adding one positive or fun thing to your life right now: go swimming in the sunshine, meet a friend for coffee, buy a puppy. Anything that adds to your happiness. I just booked an art weekend for the summer and the very thought of it makes me smile.

If we cower and hide, they definitely win.

Christine