7 Tips for Reclaiming the World as a Modern Woman

In The Beauty Myth, Naomi Wolf breaks down how the ideal of beauty has been used against women throughout history. She explains how society, the media, and industries have constructed an unrealistic standard of beauty that keeps women distracted, insecure, and focused on appearance rather than their abilities. Wolf argues that this beauty myth not only harms women but is used to control and limit their potential. This book challenges the beauty standards we’re all bombarded with and calls for women to reclaim their power, focus on what truly matters, and succeed on their own terms. As we welcome March, the month of women, it is the perfect time to reflect on how far we have come and also how to keep and strengthen our position in modern society!

Here’s seven tips inspired by the book.

1. Let Go of Unrealistic Beauty Standards
   Naomi Wolf’s The Beauty Myth points out how the media pushes these impossible beauty standards on us. But here's the thing—beauty isn’t a one-size-fits-all thing. Don’t let anyone tell you that you have to look a certain way to succeed. Own your uniqueness, and remember your worth is way more than how you look.

2. Put Mental Health First
   Wolf talks about how the obsession with perfection can mess with our heads. Instead of trying to fit into some box that doesn’t even exist, focus on your well-being. When you're mentally strong, everything else starts to fall into place—success doesn’t depend on being perfect.

3. Challenge the Norms
   The book explains how society sets up rules to keep women in a certain place. Challenge those rules. Don’t just accept the roles others think you should play. Define success on your own terms. You’re more than capable of achieving whatever you set your mind to, no matter how you look or what anyone says.

4. Stop Comparing Yourself to Others
   Comparison is a trap, and Wolf makes that clear. Constantly measuring yourself against others won’t make you feel better—it’ll only make you feel worse. Celebrate what makes you, you. Your journey is yours to own, and it’s not about competing with anyone else.

5. Focus on What You Can Control: Your Skills and Knowledge
   One of the big ideas in the book is how women’s brains and skills are often overlooked in favor of their looks. Forget all that noise. Invest in your growth—whether that’s learning something new, honing a skill, or diving into your passions. When you focus on developing yourself, beauty standards just don’t hold the same weight.

6. Embrace Self-Love
   The myth of beauty can make it easy to feel insecure. But real confidence comes from accepting yourself as you are. Embrace your strengths, your quirks, and everything that makes you, you. When you love yourself, it shows in everything you do—and that confidence is magnetic.

7. Lift Other Women Up
   Wolf encourages women to support one another, not tear each other down. When you empower other women, you create a stronger, more supportive community that helps everyone succeed. We’re all in this together, and lifting each other up makes us all stronger.

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Book review by 

Salme Tran, Operations and Customer Service Leader, Career Club DK Advisory Board Member

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