The era of independent women is now. A recent Forbes article detailed how women in the Millennial generation are enjoying the same opportunities as men, are more financially free than ever and are even 7 percent more likely to finish a Bachelor’s degree than men. Previously stricken by the responsibility of children and the social norm of having no career, modern research and technologies are making it easier for women to be completely independent. Read on to see how easy it is to be a strong, independent female in 2019.

1. Protect

Men may be physically stronger, but that doesn’t stop women from protecting themselves and their families. Nowadays, there are so many avenues to ensure safety for your home. It’s always important to start with a comprehensive home security system, one that has detailed features like wire-free equipment and night vision. You may be thinking that these seem hard to install or difficult to manage, but brands like Lorex are making it easier with every model. In fact, the company’s new Noctural or Wire-Free product lines have all the latest and greatest features, can be installed DIY and can even be controlled through a Lorex App so you can always be in-the-know.

Alongside, you could also invest in a guard dog for added protection, or even conduct simple steps like cleaning out the backyard regularly so intruders can’t hide. Keeping up with all these steps on a regular basis make it easy and manageable to protect your family and your home.

2. Provide

The beauty of so many new technologies and trends is that each individual is provided with so much for freedom, both personally and professionally. Even if you’re married with kids, the digital space opens up so many doors to each your own income and be financially free. Whether it’s starting an online e-commerce business, writing a blog or becoming a social media influencer, new job opportunities are opening up with each new innovation.

If entrepreneurship isn’t your forte, many companies are open to remote work that relies heavily on video conferencing and digital platforms. If being a mother or having that flexible at-home schedule is important to you, but you don’t want to give up your financial freedom and general independence, then you don’t have to. Do some research into some of these methods — they’re easier than you think, and thousands of women around the world are finding a lot of success while juggling family life.

3. Improve

Men are notoriously known for being handy both indoors and outdoors, but there’s no reason why any woman can’t complete the same activities. The essence of being independent is being able to fix things and move forward without too much help, and nowadays, with so much information easily accessible, being independent has never been easier. Whether it’s your car that needs to be fixed, your light fixtures, some gardening, or anything else around the house, take to the web to figure it out. You can search numerous “how-to” sites, explore YouTube for step-by-step videos or follow blogs and social media accounts that provide great tips and tricks to build and fix various items. Don’t be disheartened until you do some research, and always remember to stay safe with new equipment and processes.

These days, with access to so many technologies and new trends, being a fierce independent female is not as difficult. There are so many new ways of working, handling money and managing your home, so be sure to do some research so you don’t have to give up any sense of independence.