There are so many ways in which to define what it takes to be a “Fierce Female”. There is not one set definition and everyone has their own interpretation of what it means to be a Fierce Female. Not only are fierce females present in books and works of fiction. There are so many amazing women throughout history and great representation even today of those women that fall into that category of being a Fierce Female! So what makes someone qualified to fit into that category and be dubbed as a Fierce Female?

A fierce female is a multifaceted woman who works to empower herself and empower others. She isn’t afraid to acknowledge her fear, her doubts and her insecurities; but she tries so hard to be brave and courageous. She works hard and is unflinching in the belief of her personal values. Although she may tremble in the face of her fear, she will do so with her head held high, ready to tackle the situation. The Fierce Female is within all of us. She basically slays everyday and takes names.

A fierce female is a woman who doesn’t take crap from anyone. She stands up for herself and others who can’t or won’t. She will do things for the greater good. She doesn’t ask, “what do we do now?” she just does it. She is strong, independent but a team player, is a good listener, fights for what’s right and doesn’t give up. She is not a damsel in distress, she's the knight in shining armour.

I think when most people think of a “fierce female” that they usually have to be a fighter or the chosen one to save their kingdom etc and don’t get me wrong, we love a woman who can fight but I wish this wouldn’t devalue other fierce females. Someone who is smart, sassy and a brilliant quick thinker or someone who is incredibly brave and determined to stand up for the truth and what she believes in. These women are just some of our all time favourite fierce females.

4 Traits of a Fierce Woman

1. Self Love & Self Respect
   The most important thing a fierce woman can do is love herself. Without self-love and self-respect, people will always take advantage of her. A fierce woman knows her self-worth. She doesn’t undervalue herself or her work. When people see you, they know not to disrespect you. You have already set the tone in which they should treat you. You forgive yourself. You know that you’ve made mistakes and that you have flaws, just like everybody else. But you don’t let that define you. You work on yourself before anyone else.
   
   

You are a fierce woman who can ‘drown oceans’ because you love and value yourself.

1. Unadulterated Courage
   Fierce women fight resistance every day with the courage to do the very thing people said they can’t do. You don’t conform to societal norms and expectations. You choose your own path. You have the unmatched courage to challenge anyone who stands in your way. You walk away from situations that no longer have your best interests. Whether it’s a relationship, job, or business transaction. You know when to say no. You know when something is not worth your time, effort, or heartache.
   
   You have the courage to leave when you are no longer respected.

1. Bona Fide Independence
   A woman who can ‘drown oceans’ is a woman who does not need anyone’s permission. She can reinvent herself, define herself and support herself. She does not wait for her knight in shining armour. You do not let the fear of failure scare you. You are ready to weather any storm if you believe the cause is worthwhile. You know you have the control to change your life at any given moment. You have the power to be anything, do anything and think anything.
   
   You have the power and ability to break boundaries, push through adversity and create exciting innovations.
   
   

2. Kindness & Compassion
   Kindness and compassion are the drivers of force for a fierce woman. The reason she can ‘drown oceans’ is that of her kindness. People support kind people. People lean towards a fierce woman as a role model. Being a fierce woman is to never let the pain, hardship and adversity take a toll on others. You protect others by being kind. You never wish the worst for anyone. You always look for ways to promote peace and love rather than tearing the world apart. You smile at everyone, even your opponent. You show that no matter what, your greatest strength comes from a place of love.
   
   You open your arms to strangers and show compassion that you always wanted.

A Woman is fluid, like water. Constantly changing and adapting to the surroundings around her.

She is open to change, which means she has the will—emotional tolerance, mental fortitude, spiritual guidance—to not only face uncertainty but smack it in the face and press on. 

To be fluid is to grow, to change, and to change you must forego what you once believed to be “right,” classify it as "wrong," and then adopt what you now believe to be the new “right.” If you don’t, you stagnate. You can take away a woman's resources, but you can’t remove resourcefulness. Rather than getting stuck on one solution to solve a problem, fluid women have a contingency plan in place for when Plan A doesn’t work. 

Women are always open to opportunity, they are always on the lookout for improvement; minor tweaks that will turn ordinary into extraordinary because they’re not married to the one-size-fits-all solution. They never pass the buck. They’re not a victim to external influences because they’re proactive. To be fluid and adapt to something new she must forego the old. Fluid women don’t hold grudges or eschew blame needlessly but instead absorb, understand and move on. Without curiosity, there is no fluidity. Women learn and keep learning. Curiosity enables growth; it pulls you along, as opposed to willpower, which pushes you forward. Willpower only lasts so long as you like being pushed. 

The choice to be fluid isn’t an easy one, however neither is the choice to remain the same. Choosing to be fluid to something new and forego the old requires a strong understanding of personal values; knowing what’s important to you—and what isn’t—that cajoles you along the pathway of fluidity.

In the words of Cher, "Women are the real architects of society."