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Things That 'Independent' Women Hesitate To Do For Themselves

A friend told me, "Until you stop being hesitant to take agency over your life, you’re not truly independent." That hit me deeply. She was right. I hesitate to make certain decisions and end up feeling guilt-ridden when I do things for myself.

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Kalyani Ganesan
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In a recent conversation with a friend, she pointed out something that struck a chord with me, "You claim to be an independent woman, but you don’t seem to act like one." Curious, I asked her to elaborate. She explained, "Until you stop being hesitant to take agency over your life, you’re not truly independent." That hit me deeply. She was right. I might have a job, I might be taking care of my everyday needs, and I might have even been daring enough to walk away from things that made me unhappy, but a deeper introspection made me realise that I continue to hesitate to take agency over my life.

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I often feel guilty when prioritising my own happiness, knowing that it might not align with societal norms, a sentiment many Indian women can understand.

This could be major decisions like quitting a job and planning a startup venture, starting or ending a relationship, or even an everyday decision like wearing clothes of our choice or taking some time off to reboot. Society often places ce

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