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Discouragement

Sometimes, it’s hard to tell whether our discouragement is related to sexism or not. There’s no sign that clearly announces:

  • You’re discouraged because of ongoing sexism!

or instead

  • You’re discouraged because it’s February!

So we have included resources that address both.

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Resources to Face Discouragement

What To Say:

CBE has a whole series of articles that will give you the tools to respond to discouragement that can come from the people around you.

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Grit: The power of passion and perseverance

Leaving a high-flying job in consulting, Angela Lee Duckworth took a job teaching math to seventh graders in a New York public school. She quickly realized that IQ wasn't the only thing separating the successful students from those who struggled. Here, she explains her theory of "grit" as a predictor of success.

AWL is aware that Angela has a book as well. Feel free to check it out!

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Contemplative Practices

Contemplation has long been a part of Christianity. Here are two websites where you can access resources to learn Christian meditation or to find a spiritual director:

Note that we have chosen two centers that have benefited by and provided help for many Free Methodists.

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© 2023 by Advocates for FM Women in Leadership

AWL is affiliated with and under the umbrella of the FMCUSA. However, AWL communicates based on our unique perspective, inviting the church to thoughtful engagement.

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