Tall Poppy Syndrome: when people are ‘cut down to size’ for their successes and achievements. Don’t be a weed killer — read on for five easy ways to empower and elevate women.

The reality — and downside — of adversity is that it has negative effects on self-esteem, power, and worldviews. However, if we can note when this happens, we can manage adversity to work with and through it — rather than negating it.