69: How to be a Nasty Woman

Published: Oct. 24, 2016, 7 a.m.

Know Thy Triggers.\n\xa0\nI say this to my gym members all the time.\xa0You have to know what triggers you, if you want to really own the heck out of your life.\xa0Knowing your triggers allows you to say yes to the right things and no to the wrong things.\xa0Knowing your triggers helps you identify what you want to fight for and what fights are a waste of your time.\xa0\n\xa0\nLast week I put up a fight.\xa0A couple times.\xa0\n\xa0\nI defended my child.\n\xa0\nI defended all women.\n\xa0\nThen I wrote a manifesto.\xa0\n\xa0\nAt the end of the week, I came to see there are things I will always fight for.\xa0There are people I will always defend, even if I take a beating in the process.\xa0\n\xa0\nI know what\u2019s right for ME.\xa0\n\xa0\nI hope this episode helps you define what\u2019s right for YOU.\n\xa0\nHere\u2019s my manifesto:\n\xa0\nNasty Woman Manifesto\n\xa0\n\nStand for women\n\nStand for children\xa0\n\nStand up to bullies\n\nTake the high road\n\nWhere there is not a path, create one\n\nWhen you listen, truly hear\n\nShare\n\nFight for the underdog\n\nDon\u2019t back down\n\nWork for the greater good\n\nConnect\n\nDo not fear your enemy\n\nChallenge the status quo\n\nEmpower the powerless\xa0\n\nPay your fair share\n\n\xa0\nWill you do yourself a favor and write your manifesto?\xa0You can use any of mine you want to get you started!\xa0\n\xa0\nSend me your manifestos to: sara@shamelessmom.com.\xa0I would love to share some other Shameless Moms\u2019 manifestos on an upcoming podcast!\n\xa0\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices