The "Krone" Lower Austria column

The little messenger reflects on Women’s Day

(Bild: Krone KREATIV/Daniela Gaigg)

This is how I celebrate International Women's Day with introspection and reflection. As a columnist, "Die kleine Botin" aka Daniela Gaigg writes about topics relating to life with the family. These include sustainability in everyday life, self-care and food for thought for parents. 

The fact that we still celebrate Women's Day on March 8 is nice on the one hand and on the other hand it makes it clear that we simply still need it! When it comes to equal rights, there is still a lot to be done to empower women worldwide.

The international motto for 2025 is "Accelerate Action" - so it's not just about talking, but taking action! And this can be achieved on a small scale, namely with ourselves. Only those who treat themselves well can make a difference in the world.

Reflection questions help me to see things more clearly - and I am happy to share them with you:

- Where do I put my own needs on priority 1?

- What routines could I change to give me more energy?

- Are there old thought patterns that prevent me from taking good care of myself?

- How will my everyday life change if I show myself more compassion?

Many of us women have not "learned" how to take care of ourselves. But we can only use our feminine power to the full for others if we ourselves are in good shape. Women's Day is more than a reminder of an attempt at social change. It is an invitation to recognize our own needs and take them seriously. Self-care is not selfish - it is the basis for a fulfilled life.