For this month's 30-day challenge instead of giving something up, I'm adding something to my daily life. In a flash of inspiration I decided I wanted to research one new woman from history each day. It began on the night of March 1st, when I watched a documentary called Brave Miss World. Former Miss Israel and Miss World, Linor Abargil became my first women researched.
I've created an icon on my phone's home screen to a biography.com page listing dozens of women with amazing stories throughout history. Each morning, shortly after waking up, I choose a women I don't know much about and read a short bio on her.
After five days, here are the women I've learned more about:
1. Linor Abargil- Former Miss World who survived a brutal rape and turned to public speaking on the issue.
2. Sappho- archaic Greek poet, known as one of the first female writers.
3. Boudica- Leader of ancient Britons who helped lead rebellions against Roman rule.
4. Mirabai- 16th century Hindu poet and devotee to Sri Krishna.
5. Margaret Fuller- 19th century journalist and women's rights activist.