1. REC.1
Overcoming challenges faced by women- striking a balance, work family and health
Women in public sector seminar 1-2 march 2018
Presented by: mmc finance Nkangala district municipality
Cllr gt mthimunye

2. REC.1
Outline
Introduction
Challenges
Overcoming challenges

3. introduction
Women often have unique obstacles and challenges to overcome as employees, women leaders, women pastors, entrepreneurs, parents, aunts, grandmothers, wives and sisters because of the manner we are socialized by society, whilst The male peers are less likely to encounter similar issues. Working women experience even more demands on their time, energy and resource which impacts on their health as well..
However, women possess attributes and character traits that show they are very resourceful and are able to succeed, despite the odds. For instance, their natural ability to multitask, juggling around a number of tasks, activities, responsibilities and duties, make them more efficient and effective practically everywhere including the work place.

4. challenges GENDER DISCRIMINATION AND STEREOTYPING
The Promotion Of Equality And Prevention Of Unfair Discrimination Act Of 2000, Is A Comprehensive South African Anti-discrimination Law, That Prohibits Unfair Discrimination Either By Government And By Private Organizations And Individuals , It Forbids Hate Speech And Harassment
The following are some of the discriminations experienced by women
Pay disparities
Denial to certain position
Traditional stereotyping
Harassment and intimidation
Unfair justice

5. challenges 2. DUAL CAREER pressure Working Woman Vs Entrepreneurs
Working Woman Vs Religious Leader, Counsellor
3. FAMILY PRESSURE
Working Woman Vs Parent
Working Woman Vs Wife
Working Woman Vs Maternal

6. challenges 4. Societal pressure Working Woman Vs Traditional Beliefs
Working Woman Vs Religious Beliefs
Woman Leader Vs Society Beliefs

7. challenges 5. Patriarchy Feel Me Syndrome Pull Her Down Syndrome
Self Doubts
Anger, Desperation And Despair
Arrogance
the list is not exhaustive, but we believe that these are the key challenges

8. overcoming # audit your life Audit Your Strength And Weaknesses
Audit Your Priorities
Audit Yourself To Your Believe System
Audit Your Relationships And Commitments
Audit Your Own Motivations

9. overcoming # take responsibility for managing your own life
Cultivate Attitude To Be Your Own Leader
Own Your Mistakes and success
Self Discipline/Self Criticize
Manage Time
Manage Energy Drainers
Build Strong Values
Always Consider Yourself To Be The Only Best( Self Motivate)

10. overcoming # build support structures Raise helpers/ mentor others
Get a mentor
Consult and seek advice from others
Continuous collective learning
Networking
Respect seniors, peers and juniors
Appreciate and commend good work

11. overcoming Take a break/rest Know when to say no
# live a balanced life – replenish what has been depleted
Take a break/rest
Know when to say no
Take emotional and mental rest- stop thinking and caring too much
Do physical exercises
Live a healthy life style

12. conclusion
‘As women we must stand up for ourselves, we must stand up for each other, we must stand up for justice for all’ – Michelle Obama
‘Any woman who understands the problems of running a home will be nearer to understanding the problems of running a country” Margaret Thatcher
Take criticism seriously but not personally” Hillary Clinton.
‘Try to be a rainbow in someone’s cloud” Maya Angelou