Becoming a boss lady requires a level of discipline and focus. To have this you need to avoid having drama that distracts you from your goal or focus.

As a boss lady, you know that having drama in your life is not going to help your business. You need to set an example for your employees/partners and be a role model for them. Here are some tips on how you can keep drama out of your life and focus on your business as a boss lady.

How to keep drama out of your life and focus on your business as a boss lady

1. Understand your job

One of the most important things you can do to stay drama-free is to understand your job. Yes, your job may be demanding and you may have a lot of people working with/for you, but that doesn't mean you should let drama rule your life.

Identify your role and understand the expectations of your position. Being able to do this will help you better manage and handle situations that arise.

For example, if you're the boss lady, then you likely have a lot of expectations and you need to be able to set and follow rules. If you're not able to do this, then you'll quickly become a drama magnet.

Remember, you're the boss and you need to set the tone for the office. If you're constantly fighting with your employees or collaborators, it's going to reflect poorly on you.

2. Build a drama-free brand

Building a good brand is essential if you want to be drama free as a boss lady. It is what will separate you from the rest as being drama free makes you classy. Branding is all about creating an image for yourself and your business. This image can be positive or negative so you have to make the wise choice of staying away from the drama which could hurt your reputation and business.

3. Prioritize your time

A lot of people feel overwhelmed when it comes to their work and their personal lives. When you're a boss lady, time is your most precious commodity. You need to set priorities and stick to them in order to optimize your time.

The first step in setting priorities is figuring out what's most important to you. Once you've identified your top priorities, you can start to figure out how you can best devote your time to them.

However, it's also important to remember that you have to take care of yourself. You can't work all the time and then expect to be able to handle everything else that comes along with being a boss lady. Make sure to schedule time for you, whether it's taking a break, relaxing, or getting out and doing something you love.

4. Prioritize your energy

It's challenging to stay on top of everything when you constantly juggle work, family, and social life. But if you want to be successful as a boss lady, you need to learn how to prioritize your time and energy.

Don't let drama from your co-workers or clients take away your energy and consequently your focus.

5. Prioritize your relationships

Relationships are important though they shouldn't take precedence over your business. Avoid friends who gossip or create trouble. Like they say, you are a reflection of the people around you. Getting involved in gossip will only attract drama to your life and create enemies for you. Most of all it will distract you from your activities. If you are the one who starts gossiping then you need to stop if you don't want a drama-filled life.

Create boundaries. Setting clear boundaries will help you reduce problems with others and create more respect.

6. Prioritize your goals

When it comes to your goals, it's important to prioritize them. Focusing on achieving your goals keeps you busy to stay out of trouble.

You have a lot of people who are depending on you, and you need to be able to achieve your goals to help them.

7. Take a break

When you're tired, you're more likely to get easily provoked and take the wrong decisions.

There are times when you need to step back and take a breath. It's okay to be upset and to have feelings, but it's also important to take a break.

8. Embrace change

The best way to deal with change is to embrace it and not fight it. Don't let the new changes around you control you.

As a boss lady, it's important to stay drama-free and focus on your business. By following these tips, you can keep your life and your business in order, and you'll be able to handle any drama that comes your way with ease.

5 Inspiring African women doing big things in the world

Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala

She made history in 2021 when she became the first woman and the first African to hold the position of head of The World Trade Organization (WTO). Dr Ngozi once held the position of Minister of Finance in Nigeria before heading WTO.

Her achievements portray how far African women can go when they are determined, hardworking and supported.

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is a Nigerian writer, storyteller and TEDx speaker. Her stories have attracted many readers to African literature. She has won multiple awards for her writing and won the hearts of many with her intelligence when it comes to feminism, politics, culture and identity. She has the gift of explaining gender inequality so well that it easily resonates with people.

Her recognition and collaboration with prestigious brands make her an inspiration to many African girls and women.

Related: Inspiring quotes from Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

Angélique Kidjo

She's a four-time Grammy award winner from Benin, a songwriter and an activist. She's known for her unique voice and the African culture she displays in her songs outfits and hairdo.

Her consistent way of representing Africa with her melanin skin and representing her culture is inspiring. She has received international recognition for her art including Grammy awards.

Mo Abudu

Media mogul and philanthropist is what she's known for. She has been described as "Africa's most successful woman" by Forbes and rated as one of the "25 Most Powerful Women in Global Television" by The Hollywood Reporter. She created, produced and presented her talk show Moments with Mo and created EbonyLife in 2006, a network airing across Africa, the UK and the Caribbean.

Her work in the media is inspiring. It shows that African women can achieve amazing things.

Tererai Trent

She went from being a child bride in a village in Zimbabwe to become a PhD holder and Oprah's all-time favourite guest. Her story shows that a better life starts with a dream and is realized with persistent work and belief in our abilities to overcome every obstacle.

Her parents, husband, motherhood and poverty didn't stop her from dreaming and attempting to fulfil that dream. Now she helps other girls to have access to opportunities she didn't have while growing up.

Know more about her story by clicking here.

I hope the stories of these women make you feel that African women can break taboos and boundaries and become anything they set their minds to. It also tells us that we should never be ashamed of being African and use it to our advantage Mo Abudu was born in London but she became successful in Nigeria and on the African continent. She identifies herself with her origin.

I wish that you become so successful in what you do and be an inspiration to other women and girls out there.

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How to keep drama out of your life and focus on your business as a boss lady

1. Understand your job

2. Build a drama-free brand

3. Prioritize your time

4. Prioritize your energy

5. Prioritize your relationships

6. Prioritize your goals

7. Take a break

8. Embrace change

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5 Inspiring African women doing big things in the world

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Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

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Mo Abudu

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