10 empowering activities every woman should be doing in November

spiritual

Nov 1

By Eliza Parker // Empowerment // EEW Magazine Online

As the year is quickly coming to an end, November represents a unique time of reflection, gratitude, and goal-setting for the upcoming months. It's an opportunity to invest in ourselves spiritually, mentally, and physically.

So, let's gear up and embrace this beautiful fall season by diving into EEW Magazine Online’s list of 10 empowering activities every woman should do in November.

1. Set Clear Goals: As we approach the end of the year, it's essential to evaluate our progress towards meeting our goals. Start by taking time to reflect on major accomplishments and set new targets for next year.

2. Finish that Project: If there is a project you promised yourself you would complete in 2023 and are almost there, finish it up. Since you’re so close to your goal, use November as a four-week challenge and an opportunity to get that thing done and keep your word.

3. Show Gratitude: Thanksgiving is in November, but we don’t wait until that day to show gratitude. Amidst our busy lives, it's easy to forget the power of gratefulness. Choose a specific time each day to write down or say aloud three things you are grateful for.

4. Volunteer for a Good Cause: November officially kicks off the holiday giving season. Whether at your local church, food pantries, homeless shelters, or local nonprofits, your time, talents and resources are needed, so give back during November.

5. Engage in Self-Care: November introduces a busy season filled with activities, obligations, and visitations. Take care of your mental health through activities such as journaling, breathing exercises, stretching in the morning, or even attending therapy sessions.

6. Make a Financial Review: Before the holiday shopping season gets fully underway, take time to review your finances and make a solid plan for disciplined spending and saving. You’ll be thankful you did come January!

7. Stay Active: Exercise not only keeps us healthy but uplifts our mood too! Challenge yourself to do some sort of cardio at least three to five times per week. Your heart and health will reward you.

8. Embrace Sisterhood: With the demands on your time, it’s easy to isolate and work yourself ragged. Try engaging in a women's circle with friends or in your community to build strong bonds, share experiences, give and gain support.

9. Practice Healthy Eating: Okay, so this one’s tough around the holidays. But still try incorporating more wholesome, nutritious meals into your diet, stay well-hydrated, and challenge yourself to eat as healthy as possible.

10. Focus on Your Faith Journey: When we get too busy, our spiritual life suffers, and our faith journey slows down significantly. So, be sure to dedicate time for prayer, Bible studies and worship. Connect to a Bible study group—in person or online—and share your faith in Christ with others.

November is a month that represents growth and transformation. By focusing on these uplifting activities, EEW Magazine Online hopes to inspire you to nurture your dreams, cultivate gratitude, and take your spiritual journey to new heights. Let's lift one another up and make this November the best one yet!