Secret is out: Let’s find out what truly drives women’s happiness in 2025

“A woman is like a tea bag – you can’t tell how strong she is until you put her in hot water,” said the American political leader and activist Eleanor Roosevelt once. In this quote, Roosevelt spoke of the strength of women, of how she reveal her true strength when submerged in hot water. It is mostly true, women do show their strength in times of difficulty. Through challenges and struggles, they show supreme courage and the ability to rise above situations. 

Interestingly though, strength is often the first quality people think of when talking about women. Their happiness and wellbeing are oft overlooked, sometimes even by the women themselves. In today’s world, women juggle multiple roles, whether as professionals or as caregivers to their families and dear ones. And this pressure to maintain a healthy balance leads to stress in many cases. It ends up effecting their happiness.

From mental health, emotional wellbeing to career success and relationships, every aspect plays a pivotal role in a woman’s sense of happiness. Understanding these factors and recognising the importance of nurturing a woman’s happiness ensures that they continue to thrive.

International Women’s Day is celebrated on March 8th across the world. It is a day dedicated to honoring the achievements, contributions and strength of women. It is an opportunity to raise awareness about the many challenges women face, such as discrimination, unequal pay and lack of access to education. It also encourages people to reflect on the progress made by women in a bid to make a fairer world. On this special day, let us explore some key factors that influence women’s happiness. 

Feeling understood

We are all emotional beings to varying degrees. Our emotional health is incredibly important because it also affects our physical wellbeing and sense of happiness. Most of us tend to carry a certain amount of emotional baggage, whether we want to or not. Our thoughts, experiences and feelings tend to rule us. So, how we manage our emotions play a big role in our overall wellbeing and happiness. 

Feeling emotionally stable, supported and understood is important for our mental health. Through practices like mindfulness and meditation, we  can make a big difference in this regard. Habits that add to our self-care physically and emotionally can help manage our stress as well. These practices are such that when done regularly, they pave our way to happiness.

Feeling fit

Physical health and wellbeing play a key role in a woman’s happiness. We feel good after we work out—whether it’s a good run, a yoga session or a dance class, physical activity boosts our mood. Regular exercise, eating a balanced diet and getting enough rest are all essential for maintaining good health. When a woman feels physically healthy, her mood and immunity improves. Indeed, a fitter woman tends to become more productive in her daily life. 

In addition to fitness, activities like yoga or meditation help reduce stress and anxiety as well. This in turn promotes better mental health and offers a more positive outlook on life.

Having work-life balance

Many women today work demanding jobs, tend to their families and manage other responsibilities simultaneously. This combination of work and personal duties can sometimes feel overwhelming and lead to stress or burnout. A healthy work-life balance is essential when it comes to women and their happiness. 

When women work in establishments that offer flexible work hours and are empathetic to personal responsibilities that are often unique to women, they perform better and drive the company’s growth. When they have the flexibility and support to manage both their professional and personal lives, they tend to be more productive and successful, which are also ingredients to being more satisfied and fulfilled in one’s personal life.

 Enjoying perks of community 

Just imagine how hard life can get if you don’t have people who are supportive and understanding of your endeavours? Whether at work, in relationships or within your family, the lack of emotional support can make life pretty difficult, especially on days of hardships. Having supportive relationships is thus crucial to women’s happiness. 

Having strong connections within the family, among friends and with one’s partner provides women with a sense of belonging, emotional support and companionship that leads to success in every aspect. This is because positive relationships boost self-esteem, reduce stress and create a sense of safety among women. So, building a network, fostering healthy relationships and sustaining personal bonds; all play a vital role in keeping a woman happy.

Dreaming big, fulfilling goals

Women’s happiness is deeply connected to their sense of personal fulfillment. This includes having opportunities for growth and pursuing passions. Whether through career achievements, personal hobbies or educational pursuits, women find happiness when they feel they are constantly evolving and moving towards their dreams. 

By encouraging women to follow their passions and supporting their personal development, family and friends can be a great ally. Dreaming big and fulfilling goals create a sense of purpose and infuse joy in their daily lives.

So, a number of factors are responsible for women’s happiness—from emotional and physical wellbeing to work-life balance and supportive relationships. When these factors are nurtured, women can lead truly fulfilling, joyful lives.