Lost and Lacking: Why Today's Women Are Settling for Less

There’s an overwhelming presence on social media, particularly platforms like Instagram, where the focus appears to be on showcasing physical appearances rather than cultivating inner strength and ambition. Everywhere you look, girls are posting their bodies on Instagram, chasing likes and validation.

While there are indeed remarkable women out there, they seem to be known less. Most seem completely uninterested in building strong families or pursuing meaningful careers—they’re just coasting by, doing the bare minimum. With all the resources available today, it’s downright frustrating to see so many women lacking the basic skills, ambition, and drive to improve themselves.

Let’s be brutally honest: there’s a massive lack of self-respect. Too many women today equate being provocative or promiscuous with empowerment. But come on—we deserve so much better than that! This generation has completely lost track of what it means to be a woman. Many are stuck in a cycle of drinking, smoking, hooking up, and calling it “freedom.” There are no real morals, no clear goals, and no ambition—just endless distractions. It’s disheartening to witness so many women fall into this trap, thinking it’s the way forward.

Meanwhile, young guys are stepping up, inspired by figures like Jordan Peterson, while women are idolizing models, influencers, and musicians who promote a wild, hedonistic lifestyle. Where are the real role models? Even those discussing self-improvement often focus on shallow concepts of self-love, looking pretty, completely missing the bigger picture of what true empowerment looks like.

So, what does real empowerment look like? Here’s the reality: real empowerment isn’t about being “hot” for Instagram or chasing a fabricated ideal pushed by society. Genuine empowerment is rooted in strength, purpose, and ambition. It’s about knowing who you are and what you stand for.

Women need to wake up and stop buying into this ridiculous propaganda that tells you your value lies in your appearance or how much attention you can grab. The power to change your life is already in your hands. The problem is that most people are too distracted by trivial things to even realize it.

Society wants to keep you hooked on this shallow, never-ending cycle—so you stay insecure, distracted, and stuck. If you want true empowerment, you need to stop buying into the lies. Stop letting social media and influencers dictate your worth. Focus on building something real—your skills, your knowledge, and your purpose. Respect yourself enough to demand more from life than just cheap validation. Set your goals, stop wasting time, and start taking action.

However, everything changed when I found my faith and started listening to voices that offered deeper insights. I stopped chasing their version of freedom and discovered what true power really feels like.

Now it’s your turn. It’s time to rise up and become a woman who truly represents strength and self-worth—the kind of woman we desperately need in this generation. Stop following a script designed to keep you small. You’re capable of so much more. Real empowerment isn’t just about you; it’s about creating a future worth living, about being a role model others can look up to. This is your moment. Stop wasting it on meaningless distractions. Step into your power and start living the life you were meant for.

25 She is clothed with strength and dignity;
26 She speaks with wisdom,
27 She watches over the affairs of her household
28 Her children arise and call her blessed;
29 “Many women do noble things,
30 but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised.”

This passage highlights the essence of true empowerment: strength, wisdom, and active involvement in life. A woman who embodies strength and dignity builds her character and positively influences those around her. By prioritizing personal growth and taking responsibility, she creates a lasting impact. True beauty comes from your values and actions. Embrace your worth and strive for self-improvement. Your journey can motivate others to pursue their own empowerment as well.