Do you ever distract yourself when there's a scary task on the horizon? One that you're not sure how to handle? Take action and take the chance to succeed because if you don't succeed you've taken the chance to learn.

Struggle, failure, and the opportunity to learn are all parts of growth. We see you, keep growing.

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It’s that feeling when everything just fits right. Let’s bring that feeling to workwear #ruudgear

Meet Jessica! "I love coming to work not knowing what I'm gonna be lined up to do for the day. As a millwright, we work on all sorts of different types of machinery. I love learning new things and tricks every day. I never get bored." #WICWeek2023 #womeninconstruction #WIST

Meet Jenny! "I do cement, drywall, painting, framing, estimating, and everything in between. I am also certified in heavy machinery operation. I have always loved tools from the time I was first handed a tool by my grandpa who was a mechanic."

Meet Lizzy! "Sexism would have to be the biggest challenge. I’ve had many “old timers” believe that women are “supposed to be in the kitchen and raising babies.” I take their words with a grain of salt..." #construction #industryissues

Meet Shannon! "I have worked in mining for 14 years. In those years I have faced challenges and have had to prove myself. But, it has been rewarding, I love what I do."

"Sometimes, it is physically and mentally challenging being the only female on a crew/in a shop. Strength, a positive attitude, and a willingness to face a challenge head-on are the most important characteristics to have. "

Good crews, good food, good days. The impact of what you surround yourself with is partly circumstantial and partly what you make it. A good attitude goes a long way. #womeninconstruction #environmentalcontracting #construction #heavycivil #CAT

Meet Tara! She's a self-taught welder who loves racing her 7.3 Ford in her spare time! Her advice for women entering the trades: "Never give up on your dreams. No matter the circumstances, always push through, it will pay off soon!" Want to be featured? https://t.co/BLICIM18jg

Take that negativity for a walk, we've got work to do. On another note, happy 4th of July to all my American friends to the south!

Meet Jade! "I am a first year painting apprentice for J&R Painters. Painting is one of very few trades I’ve worked in where I’ve felt respected, and it’s the first time in years that I’ve actually looked forward to going to work every day."

If the times going to pass anyway, why not be excited about where you're going?

Does mentorship really work?

Mid-week reminders.

Meet Robyn! "being only 4’10” makes a lot of things hard but the thing I struggle with the most is my mental capability - it’s hard to have confidence in yourself ... but once I complete a job it is so worth it and the most satisfying thing ever!"

Hear about how Jaimey was influenced by her mother, a cabinet maker, to not be afraid to try anything and how she took advantage of high school programs here in Ontario to help guide her career choices. #womeninconstruction #skilledtrades

#Mondaymotivation

Listen to "Organizing Workflow, a 5-minute crash course to help get your work in order". ⚓