[Newsletter] You’re a GIRL BOSS, and don’t you forget it! 💋

Don’t give up, don’t take anything too personally, and don’t take no for an answer. – Sophia Amorugo

With only 5 months left of 2022, you might feel a little lost or despondent. This year has flown by and sometimes what we planned to accomplish and what we end up accomplishing are two different things and that’s okay.

This month is also women’s month so we are here to remind you if you need a reminder that who run the world? GIRLS! Yes, adulthood gets a little scary and intense sometimes and yes, we can get lost along the way while we are trying to mature, stay motivated, work hard, date, look hot af and then some but we are independent, strong and capable women.

I mean look at the past and future. The world has changed and grown because of the confidence that women have projected into and onto society.

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So, if you are looking for a little reminder about what a bomb girl boss you are here they are:

1. Look in the mirror and tell yourself that you are proud of yourself

It’s crucial to respect yourself, and yes that includes your body and mind. You are your first priority ALWAYS. Try eat as healthy as you can. Exercise is key when it comes to relieving stress but that doesn’t mean you have to run a marathon each day. A walk around the block will do just fine. Realise the women you are by looking in the mirror. Wake-up, make-up and then conquer the world. We as women are constantly being subjected to what the perfect women is: sexy, smart, a politician, stays quiet, always speaks her mind, perfect stay-at—home mom to 10 kids and all stuffed into a 25-inch waist and a DD chest size.

But that isn’t real life! Be proud of every you are because you’re a badass girl boss every single day.

2. Celebrate every success big or small

Remember small successes are just as important as the big ones. Whether is clearing 20 emails from your inbox, when there is 200 still to go or even just showing up to work 30 minutes early because you wanted to get that extra work done. These are all important, prideful moments to remind yourself what a badass girl boss you are. Celebrate and reward yourself because this way you remind yourself that you’re making progress.

3. Find what you are most passionate about

Learn how to be confident in your abilities. Your ideas, wants and drive is not stupid or unworthy. Whatever you find what drives you, what you love, and what you are passionate about, is where you should put your effort. Remember life is too short to be doing something that you don’t love and you aren’t passionate about.

4. Remind yourself that you are only human, it’s okay to make mistakes

Every single person makes mistakes and that is perfectly okay. It is the only way we learn how to not make them again. We know how important it is to stay focused on the bigger picture and not so much on the little bumps in the road. Remember girl bosses have bigger things to worry about then crying over spilled milk.

5. Use your voice, it’s powerful

You are allowed to speak your mind and tell people what is okay and not okay. Boundaries are important in aspects of life, work, personal, relationships, friendships and more. Understanding your goals and using your voice to achieve these goals is rule number one in how to conquer the world as a girl boss.

6. See the value in yourself, and don’t take anything too personally

One important thing to always remember is at the end of the day everyone has a job to do. And it’s completely okay to have bad days, or be the unlucky person in the unlucky spot. Remember that someone else’s stress and disrespect does not represent who you are as a person. You can control how you respond to everyone else. A girl boss does not take things too personally, they know their value.

7. Keep looking forward and focus on that, no looking back

Learn from the past but don’t stay there. You are never going to be able to change what happened so quit dwelling on it and move forward.

8. Don’t take no for an answer

When it comes to something you want, don’t let anything stand in your way, and never take no for an answer. Instead be persistent in demanding something. There is a reason for everything so if someone has said no, you deserve a honest and respectful answer at the absolute minimum.

9. Be the girl who just went for it

Just try, there is no shame in trying and putting yourself out there. How will you ever know what you want or don’t want in life if you don’t have the bravery to see what is out there. It is admirable to have ambitions and drive.

“When one door closes, another door opens, or just crawl in through the window sometimes that works too.”

10. Work hard but know when to take a break

Understanding when and where to stop and just take a step back is the most important quality of a proper girl boss. There is a balance between working hard and overworking yourself. So, when it’s time to shut down and turn on some brainless TV series, do it! Put on your favourite pair of sweatpants and grab that glass of wine, you’ve earned it.

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At the end of the day being an empowered woman is simply about keeping your head and morals high, and showing basic respect toward all people. Confidence is key to being successful. You are a girl boss. You are stronger than you know. You are beautiful.

Encompass the person that you are proud to be, want to be, and want people to see.

With it being women’s month is month we’d like to celebrate all our girl bosses out there, hustling and doing everything they can to live their dreams. We see you and we salute you!

Happy Women’s Month rubies, tag your girl boss friends in the comments below!

xxx

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IT’S COMPETITION TIME!

Because it’s Women’s Month we’d love to celebrate all our strong and powerful rubies by giving away two R1000 Sorbet gift vouchers for the pampering all our girl bosses need. 🙋🏽‍♀️

Stand a chance to WIN one of two R1000 Sorbet Gift vouchers

• All you have to do is comment on your favourite rubybox articles. Each comment on an article will count as an entry.
• Extra entry, comment below and share a girl boss you’d like to show appreciation for during this month.
• Competition closes at midnight on 30th of August 2022 and winners will be announced in the September Newsletter but contacted via email on the 1st of September 2022

Good luck rubies! 

Don’t forget to comment below and enter 

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A SPECIAL CONGRATULATIONS 

Congratulations to our lucky winners: Alethea Robyn Hazle and Lucille Radun who have both won R1000 cash voucher each.

Thank you for participating in our July newsletter competition!

We’ll be in touch with you on Monday 1st of August via email to confirm your prize.

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Competition T&C: This competition is open to all rubybox members within South Africa. To enter you need to follow the above steps commenting on your favourite rubybox article. The judge’s decision is final. The more you comment the more competition entries. Winners will be selected at random. The final winner will be announced in the September newsletter on 1/9/2022. They will be contacted via email to confirm South African banking details and delivery details. Payment of R1000 Sorbet Voucher will be made within 5 working days of receiving banking details. Should the winner not acknowledge winning within 48 hours another winner will be selected in their place.