Here are a few basic qualities which a woman has to acquire and apply in order to gain recognition in the modern world :                                  

• Be well-informed
  Today’s woman needs to be totally aware of herself and the society she lives in and interacts with. She must identify her needs and priorities.She should always be conscious of what's happening around her and keep herself abreast of the current events and happenings around her.
• Stay fit and healthy
  Today’s woman needs to look after her body well and pamper it regularly in order to look and feel good.She must have a sense of both outer and inner well being, and for this, she had better follow an exercise regimen – take regular walks,practise yoga,read good books,watch quality movies, etc.
• Feel confident
  The modern progressive minded woman, no doubt, knows when and how to assert herself while dealing with others.She needs to acquire people’s skills and boost her self-image and self-esteem.She needs to develop her personality to the fullest potential.
• Be enterprising
  Today’s woman is much better placed in different fields, than her predecessors.Whether a mere housewife engaged in taking care of the household, or a successful career woman, she needs to nurture an initiative,a will to understand people’s needs and take action accordingly.She must assert her rights in order to be heard.
• Stay positive
  The woman of today faces all odds and stressful moments in her life.She has to keep cool and learn to manage things tactfully.She has to charge herself with large doses of positivity in order to stay balanced.Faith and prayer help to put you on the positive track.
• Know how to relax
  The savvy woman of today must know how to unwind and de-stress herself once in a while. A break in the form of a short holiday with friends, a family outing, engaging in creative work at home, an oil massage at the parlour – anything that she enjoys which will recharge her.
• Form your own style
  It is imperative for the independent woman of today to be individualistic in her outlook. She needs to follow her own pattern of doing things in away that best suits her tastes and talents.She would rather be a trendsetter than a stereotype.
• Body language
  In order to look and feel confident, today’s woman needs to take care of her posture and make sure she is valued for what she is.As visual impressions make an impact,she must ensure that she conveys her message effectively through proper eye contact,gesticulations,etc.It is important to maintain a dignified poise always.
• Have an open mind
  The woman of substance will be receptive to new ideas and and have an unbiased mind.She must learn to view things impartially and come to a definite conclusion.An objective outlook will help.                
• Remain feminine
  Above all, howmuchever able or resourceful a woman might be, she must not forget the fact that she is a woman, whether at home or in office.The most desirable quality of a woman is her feminineness which is made up of her softer feelings of sensitivity,compassion and caring – the kind of emotion that only a woman can nurture.
  
  
                                                                                 Vanaja Varma